April 17, 2026
News Release
TAMRON Lenses Honored with Two Prestigious TIPA Awards in 2026
Tamron Co., Ltd.
April 17, 2026, – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the presentation by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) of its TIPA Award 2026 to two lenses; 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064) for "BEST FULL FRAME WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS" and 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078) for "BEST FULL FRAME TRAVEL LENS." With these latest accolades, TAMRON has been honored with TIPA Awards for thirteen consecutive years.
This lightweight and fast ultra wide-angle zoom delivers exceptional sharpness from edge to edge, even at F2.8. It combines outstanding optical performance with a robust Moisture-Resistant Construction suited for demanding environments. Its impressive versatility makes it ideal for capturing a wide variety of subjects, even in challenging lighting conditions, making it an all-around choice for landscape, architecture, event, and travel photography. Performance-wise, it delivers fast, reliable autofocus to ensure success in both still and video capture. This affordable lens has an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m at 16mm and 0.3m at 30mm, creating even more potential for exciting imaging opportunities.
This handy, take anywhere lens offers an exceptional blend of optical performance, portability, and innovation. It delivers consistently sharp images across its versatile zoom range and maintains a bright F2.8 aperture, excelling in low-light conditions while producing beautifully rendered depth and clarity. The advanced VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism ensures rapid, precise, and silent focusing to meet the demands of both still and video creators. Remarkably compact and lightweight for its class, this lens redefines mobility without compromising on image quality.
| 2014 | 『BEST EXPERT DSLR LENS』 SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A011) |
| 2015 | 『BEST CSC ENTRY LEVEL LENS』 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III (Model C001) |
| 2016 | 『BEST DSLR PRIME LENS』 SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012) 『BEST ENTRY LEVEL DSLR LENS』 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (Model B018) |
| 2017 | 『BEST DSLR TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS』 SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) |
| 2018 | 『BEST DSLR TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS』 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD (Model A034) 『BEST DSLR SUPERZOOM LENS』 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) |
| 2019 | 『BEST MIRRORLESS STANDARD ZOOM LENS』 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036) |
| 2020 | 『BEST DSLR PRIME LENS』 SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD (Model F045) |
| 2021 | 『BEST STANDARD ZOOM LENS』 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) 『BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS』 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) |
| 2022 | 『BEST FULL FRAME ULTRA TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS』 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) 『BEST TRAVEL ZOOM LENS』 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) |
| 2023 | 『BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS』 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) 『BEST CONTENT CREATOR LENS』 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062) |
| 2024 | 『BEST WIDE ANGLE ZOOM LENS』 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) 『BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS』 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065) |
| 2025 | 『BEST SUPERZOOM LENS』 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069) 『BEST MACRO LENS』 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (Model F072) |
| 2026 | 『BEST FULL FRAME WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS』 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064) 『BEST FULL FRAME TRAVEL LENS』 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078) |
TIPA WORLD AWARDS both recognize and honour industry companies and their products and serve as an important benchmark and guide for consumers in making their purchasing decisions. In a recent readers survey conducted by an independent research firm, for example, well over 65% of member magazine readers know the award as one that recognizes excellence in the photo industry.