| 1989年 |
Development began in 1989, about three years before the release. The development team was tasked with a clear mission; creating a convenient “high-magnification” zoom lens, a wide 28mm to 200mm telephoto in a small compact body that everyone can easily carry around, the all‑in‑one zoom Lens. |
| 1992年 |
The First Mission 1992 TAMRON pioneered the “high magnification” zoom lens starting with model 71D |
| 1992年 |
Released in 1992. The focal length ranged from 28mm to 200mm, boasting a zoom ratio of 7.1x, the highest in its class for interchangeable lenses at the time. |
| 1996年 |
Improved model in 1996, Model 171D. The significant difference with Model 71D was the minimum object distance. While Model 71D had a distance of 2.1m, Model 171D reduced it to 0.52m (20.47in) when using at a focal length of 135mm. The maximum magnification ratio on the film also improved from 1:9.5 to 1:4.8, enhancing the usability of the all‑in‑one zoom lens. |
| 1999年 |
Model 185D in 1999, extending the telephoto end to 300mm (zoom ratio of 10.7x). |
| 2000年 |
In 2000, Model 371D was introduced, satisfying the development team with its close‑up shooting capabilities. |
| 2001年 |
Second Generation |
| 2001年 |
In 2001, Model A03 achieved unprecedented compactness and lightweight design. |
| 2002年 |
The XR technology was also applied to the 28-300mm series, resulting in the release of Model A06 in 2002. |
| 2004年 |
Third Generation |
| 2004年 |
In 2004, a full-frame lens Model A061 was released based on the all-in-one zoom Model A06 (for film cameras), but as it is a full-frame lens, when the lens was used on an APS-C camera, the 28mm wide-angle end became equivalent to 42mm, skewing towards telephoto. |
| 2005年 |
TAMRON continued offering the 28-200mm and 28-300mm lenses until the introduction of digital-specific lenses in 2005. |
| 2005年 |
In 2005, TAMRON unveiled the all-in-one zoom Model A14 with a focal length of 18-200mm, equivalent to 27-300mm in full-frame terms, marking the debut of the 'Di II series' tailored for APS-C sensors. |
| 2006年 |
In 2006, the 28-200mm Model A03 was revamped into the digital-compatible Model A031 (Di series). |
| 2007年 |
Fourth Generation |
| 2007年 |
In 2007, marking 15 years since the release of Model 71D, TAMRON further increased the zoom ratio of Di II all-in-one zoom lenses with the introduction of Model A18, covering a focal length range of 18-250mm. The zoom ratio reached 13.9x, maintaining almost the same barrel size as the previous Model A14 while only slightly increasing weight by about 30g. Additionally, an all-in-one zoom Model A20 featuring TAMRON's long-developed Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism was released in the same year. |
| 2008年 |
In 2008, Model B003 was introduced featuring VC and extending the focal length to 18-270mm from Model A18, with a remarkable zoom ratio of 15x and the inclusion of image stabilization. |
| 2010年 |
Fifth Generation |
| 2010年 |
TAMRON's pursuit of challenges led to the development of Model B011 in response to the expanding mirrorless camera market around 2010. This lens was designed for APS‑C sensors, featuring a compact and lightweight design, high‑quality image rendering, an 18‑200mm focal length, and enhanced VC for capturing sharp, blur‑free photos during everyday shooting and travel. |
| 2011年 |
TAMRON embarked on developing a new actuator (motor) using piezoelectric elements (=piezos). This actuator, named "PZD (Piezo Drive)", utilized the characteristics of piezo elements to improve the AF drive's quietness and enable compact internal storage within the barrel. The actuator design also contributed to a smaller "VC" implementation, resulting in the release of the APS‑C all‑in‑one zoom Model B008. Model B008 adopted the stationary wave ultrasonic motor "PZD" and downsized "VC", achieving a compactness close to Model A18. |
| 2014年 |
Sixth Generation |
| 2014年04月 |
In April 2014, TAMRON introduced Model B016, enhancing the already high‑quality Model B008 to achieve the ideal all‑in‑one lens of 16‑300mm. With a zoom ratio of approximately 18.8×, the lens offered a wide‑angle end of 16mm (equivalent to 24mm in full‑frame) and an extended telephoto end up to 300mm (equivalent to 450mm in full‑frame). Enhanced with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.9 for improved macro capabilities, the lens featured a minimum object distance of 0.39m (15.35in). The latest optical design incorporating new materials like UXR and hybrid aspherical lenses enabled size reduction and sharp image quality. The external design of the barrel was revamped, featuring a premium feel with the use of tungsten silver in the branding. With a wide shooting range, high image quality, and performance, Model B016 was accepted as the "Super all‑in‑one zoom lens", setting a new standard for the category. |
| 2014年06月 |
Shortly after, in June 2014, TAMRON released Model A010 for full‑frame DSLRs and Model C001 for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. |
| 2015年08月 |
In August 2015, the successor to the best‑selling lens, Model A14, was unveiled as Model B018, featuring VC for improved usability and lighter weight. |
| 2017年 |
Seventh Generation |
| 2017年07月 |
In July 2017, Model B028 was introduced, pioneering a new category of 'Ultra telephoto all-in-one zoom.' |
| 2020年 |
Model A071, 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 introduced with an F2.8 aperture at the wide end, aimed to pursue fast aperture previously thought unattainable in all-in-one zooms. |
| 2021年 |
The following year, TAMRON launched 18-300mm, the Model B061, an all-in-one zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras featuring the company's fastest and most precise AF, VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive). |
| 2024年 |
In 2024, TAMRON expanded its all-in-one zoom lineup with Model A074, extending the telephoto end to 300mm for full-frame mirrorless cameras. |
| 2025年 |
In 2025, commemorating TAMRON’s 75th anniversary, the company released the 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 G2 (Model A075). |
| 2025年 |
Full 4 mounts** support achieved with 2 added in 2025 |
| 2025-11-20 |
25-200mm F2.8-5.6 G2 Debut |
| 2025-11-20 |
November 20, 2025 DEBUT! |
