Advantages of taking pictures of cherry blossoms with an interchangeable-lens camera

Setting up the main unit of an interchangeable-lens camera

Shooting mode

F-number (aperture value)

Shutter Speed

ISO sensitivity

Basics of taking beautiful pictures of cherry blossoms

1) Confirm the blooming forecast and plan your shooting plan

2) Selecting the right lens

3) Adjust exposure according to weather and time of day

4) Composition

5) Careful of the direction of the light

6) Creating crispness by leaning in and pulling out

How to take photos that enhance the impression of cherry blossoms

Capturing a scene or an entire scene with cherry blossoms folded all over

Close-up of cherry blossom petals

Making the cherry blossoms look impressive in the background

Hana-ikada (flower rafts) and upside-down cherry blossoms

Cherry blossoms at night

Shooting under cloudy skies or in the morning or evening

Cherry blossoms at the beginning of falling

How to take photos with cherry blossoms to add a springtime touch

Portraits

Entrance ceremonies

Beginning of a new start

How to choose the right lens for cherry blossom photography

Focal length and zoom ratio

Maximum aperture F value

Size and weight

MOD (Minimum Object Distance)

AF (auto focus) and image stabilizer

AMRON lenses recommended for cherry blossom photography

Wide Angle Zoom lens

  • 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD a046(Model )

    The 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) achieves a filter diameter of ø67mm, which is surprising for a large aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens for full-frame cameras. It’s small and light weight with a good camera balance. It's a dedicated lens for mirrorless interchangeable -lens cameras that can be carried easily and can be used in various situations.

  • 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD a068(Model )

    The 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068)It's the world’s first lens covering from ultra wide-angle 17mm to the standard 50mm focal length. The highly-compact TAMRON 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (model a068) for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras offers maximum versatility for still and video creators. From landscapes to living rooms, this lens captures all that you see.

  • 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD b060(Model )

    The 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060) is the world's first compact, lightweight F2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Can be a great choice for video shooting.

Standard Zoom lens

  • 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD a062(Model )

    The 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) is a new large-aperture standard zoom lens that thoroughly pursues portability. While covering the range from the ultra-wide angle of 20mm to the standard range of 40mm, it is the smallest and lightest in its class. It also offers high image quality throughout the entire zoom range, making it useful not only for still image shooting but also for video recording such as vlogging. The VXD, which is quiet and agile, achieves high-speed, high-precision autofocusing. It is a new, unprecedented large-aperture standard zoom lens that allows users to easily enjoy taking out and shooting both still and video.

  • 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 a063(Model )

    28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) is the second-generation fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony and Nikon full-frame mirrorless cameras, offering significantly improved optical and autofocus performance and new function customization.

  • 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD b070(Model )

    The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) is a large-aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C format mirrorless cameras. With a focal length range of 17mm to 70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm) for daily use, this achieves a 4.1x zoom. The optical design ensures high resolution and high contrast not just in the center of the image but also in corners and at the edges. The quiet AF drive motor and the VC image stabilization mechanism facilitate hand-held shooting. In addition, by counteracting focus breathing, the 17-70mm F2.8 empowers users' expression of their creative intentions to the fullest degree. This highly practical lens allows you to easily enjoy the high image quality of a large F2.8 aperture for both still and video shooting.

Telephoto Zoom lens

  • 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD a069(Model )

    50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069) is a 6x telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount that delivers outstanding convenience and image quality. Discover the groundbreaking capabilities of a 300mm telephoto zoom that starts from 50mm at the wide end.

  • 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD a058(Model )

    The 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) is a high resolution travel zoom lens that covers everything from the 35mm wide angle to the 150mm telephoto focal length, the first zoom lens achieving an aperture of F2 at the wide angle end. It has a groundbreaking fast-aperture and utilizes the linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), thereby achieving high speed, high precision autofocusing. The innovative lens design enabled us to greatly improve the lens's grip and functionality. The software, developed in-house, enables to easily customize functions and to update firmware.

  • 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 a065(Model )

    70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065) has evolved to G2 level.This is the world’s smallest and lightest, fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount with astounding portability and superb image quality.

  • 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD a047(Model )

    The 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047) for full-frame mirrorless cameras is a telephoto zoom lens designed and created so photographers of all skill levels can enjoy high quality images comfortably. The 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 covers a broad telephoto zoom range yet is the small and lightest weight. With special emphasis on resolving power, TAMRON has deployed special lens elements appropriately arranged to correct chromatic aberration, generally very strong in a telephoto lens, as well as other aberrations. Users can enjoy high-resolution images combined with stunning bokeh qualities that are achievable only with a telephoto lens. The lens also incorporates the RXD, a high-speed precision AF drive system that is remarkably quiet. The 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 is a versatile lens for photographing landscapes, sports and other action, pets, wildlife, and more. The lens also demonstrates its potential for portrait shooting, casual snapshots, and scenarios that require you to be mobile and shoot handheld, like sporting events.

All-in-one Zoom lens

  • 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD a074(Model )

    28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD (Model A074) is a compact and versatile all-in-one 10.7x zoom lens for Sony E-mount. The lens boasts class-leading high image quality, and is equipped with high-speed AF VXD and VC. Go from wide-angle to long telephoto in an instant and capture every moment of the world around you.

  • 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD a071(Model )

    Tamron has distilled all the technical capabilities and know-how amassed over the last 28 years in its development of all-in-one zoom lenses into the creation of this 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071), designed exclusively. The lens has a large maximum aperture of F2.8 at 28mm wide end, which represents a world’s first* for all-in-one zoom lenses, and delivers high-level performance across the entire zoom range, from the 28mm wide-angle end to 200mm telephoto.

  • 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD b061(Model )

    The 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) achieves 16.6x zoom and is equipped with the VXD for a quiet and agile AF drive. The optical construction includes several special lens elements, specifically four LD (Low Dispersion) and three hybrid aspherical lens elements. These elements help to produce clear, sharp images from the center to the corners and deliver top-level image quality in its class. It is enabled close-up shooting and is equipped with the VC system. The 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 makes photography more fun because you can use it in an unlimited number of situations. It’s so versatile, it will inspire you to push your creativity further and further.

Take advantage of the features and techniques of the lenses to capture beautiful cherry blossom photos!

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