Tamron joins the Micro Four Thirds party with company’s first-ever lens

By Richard Grech Published February 5, 2013

tamron-mft-14-150mm — Image used with permission by copyright holder

It seems more companies are jumping into the Micro Four Thirds bed with Panasonic and Olympus. Lens maker Tamron has announced that they are developing a 14-150mm zoom lens (equivalent to 28-300mm in the 35mm/full-frame format) for the MFT camera system, Tamron’s first. Along with Sigma’s new MFT lenses and companies like Kodak and Polaroid releasing MFT cameras, the Micro Four Thirds sector of mirrorless cameras is off to a great start in 2013.

The 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III VC (Model C001) lens is equipped with Tamron’s VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism to allow for handheld shooting in low-light situations or any occasion where a steady hand is needed. In addition, an optimized stepping motor provides quiet and accurate auto focusing. The lens has a 52mm filter diameter and comes with a flower-shaped lens hood. Tamron says the lens will be available in two finishes (black and silver) to match the popular cameras utilizing the MFT system. All this comes in a compact 3.2 inch, 9.8-ounce package.

Release date and pricing have not yet been set.

Former Digital Trends Contributor

As a father of young triplets, Richard Grech has his hands full. But, as a photography enthusiast and one of Digital Trends'…

Photography

GoPro launches ultralight, affordable Hero 4K Camera for $199

The 2024 GoPro hero is frozen in ice.

GoPro enthusiasts have a new camera to consider after the company introduced its miniature, ultralight 4K Hero late last week. It is the company's smallest and most affordable offering, costing just $199.

The Hero is waterproof and combines GoPro's simplest user interface with 4K video, 2x slo-mo at 2.7K resolution, and 12-megapixel photos. It is available on retail shelves around the world and online at GoPro's website.

Mobile

The best camera phones in 2024: our top 9 photography picks

A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

In the past decade or so, cameras on smartphones have evolved so much that they can pretty much replace a standalone digital camera for most people. The results you can get on some of the best smartphones these days are just so impressive, and being able to be with you at all times means you'll never miss a moment.

But what if you want the best possible camera phone money can buy? A camera that won't let you down no matter what you're taking a picture of? You've come to the right place. Here are the very best camera phones you can buy in 2024.

Space

An ace photographer is about to leave the ISS. Here are his best shots

The moon and Earth as seen from the ISS.

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick is preparing to return to Earth after spending seven months living and working aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

After arriving at the orbital outpost, Dominick -- who is on his first mission to space -- quickly earned a reputation for being an ace photographer. He's been using the facility’s plethora of high-end cameras and lenses to capture amazing shots from his unique vantage point some 250 miles above Earth. Sharing his content on social media, the American astronaut has always been happy to reveal how he captured the imagery and offer extra insight for folks interested to know more.