Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens for Nikon Z
Product Code: 3345078

Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens for Nikon Z

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As Tamron’s widest full-frame lens, the 12-20 f2.8 introduces a flagship extreme wide-angle zoom to their mirrorless lineup. Its newly developed optical design uses XGM, GM, and multiple specialised lens elements to deliver edge-to-edge sharpness and suppress sagittal coma flare across the expansive 12mm field of view. Combined with an aperture ring featuring selectable click or click-free operation and Tamron's compact design philosophy, it has all the makings of a go-to ultra-wide-angle lens for landscapes, architecture and interiors, while maintaining the point-light definition needed for nightscapes and astrophotography.

Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens Key Features:

  • Tamron’s flagship ultra-wide-angle zoom in the full-frame mirrorless lens lineup
  • Designed for landscape, astrophotography, architecture and interior photography
  • Ultra-wide 12-20mm focal range with a constant f2.8 maximum aperture
  • Advanced optical construction with 17 elements in 12 groups
  • Includes an XGM and 3x GM aspherical elements to reduce aberrations
  • Suppresses sagittal coma flare for improved astrophotography
  • VXD linear motor delivers fast, accurate and quiet autofocus
  • Close focusing from just 0.18m at the 12mm wide end
  • Aperture ring with selectable clicked or click-free operation
  • AF/MF switch, zoom lock and custom button for direct operation
  • Compatible with Tamron Lens Utility for lens customisation
  • Compact 585g design for handheld shooting, travel and gimbal use
  • Integrated rear filter holder for exposure and colour control
  • Integrated flower-shaped hood with dedicated locking front lens cap
  • Moisture-resistant construction with a fluorine-coated front element

What's new?

The Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens establishes a new flagship category within Tamron's full-frame mirrorless lineup, extending beyond the 17-28mm f2.8 G2 with the widest perspective of any Tamron full-frame lens. While the constant f2.8 aperture remains, the move to 12mm has required an entirely new optical design using XGM, GM and multiple specialised lens elements to maintain edge-to-edge sharpness while suppressing sagittal coma flare. This allows the lens to deliver the expansive perspective expected from an extreme wide-angle zoom without compromising the point-light definition needed for nightscapes and astrophotography.

The optical redesign is matched by a broader evolution in Tamron's lens design, reflecting their mission to move towards more premium mirrorless optics. An aperture ring with selectable click or click-free operation joins dedicated AF/MF and zoom lock switches, a programmable custom button and compatibility with Tamron Lens Utility, providing photographers and filmmakers with greater control directly from the lens. A redesigned exterior, an integrated rear filter holder, and supplied protective wrapping cloth complete a lens that places as much emphasis on usability and refinement as it does on optical performance.

Optical design and image quality

With a constant f2.8 maximum aperture, the 12-20mm f2.8 provides consistent exposure throughout the focal range, making it easy to adjust composition without affecting exposure. Complemented by a 12-blade circular diaphragm, this lens produces smooth, rounded out-of-focus highlights when working close to subjects, adding greater depth to environmental compositions despite the lens's ultra-wide-angle perspective. The lens also focuses from just 0.18m at the 12mm wide end, achieving a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.8. This close focusing capability allows foreground subjects to fill the frame while retaining the dramatic perspective and surrounding environment, making the lens equally suited to expansive landscapes, architecture, interiors and more creative close-range compositions.

Video optimisations

Alongside its new optical design, the Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens introduces a more video-focused approach than previous Tamron ultra-wide-angle zooms. The new aperture ring with selectable click or click-free operation gives photographers tactile aperture control and filmmakers smooth, click-free iris adjustments. Combined with Tamron's VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor, this lens is fast, accurate and quiet, keeping focus transitions smooth and focus motor noise to a minimum during recording. Dedicated AF/MF and zoom lock switches also place frequently used controls directly on the lens, allowing adjustments without returning to the camera body. Together, these changes make it easier to move between photography and video while maintaining the compact handling Tamron's full-frame mirrorless lenses are known for.

Compact design and durability

Despite its large 17-element optical construction and expansive 12mm field of view, the Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens measures just 121.3mm in length and weighs only 585g. The compact, lightweight design makes it comfortable to carry over long distances, pack in a camera bag, or balance on a gimbal, without the bulk often associated with extreme ultra-wide-angle lenses. The integrated flower-shaped lens hood is part of this compact design, helping reduce stray light and protect the front element. Designed for regular outdoor use, the lens also features moisture-resistant construction for greater confidence in changing weather conditions and a fluorine coating on the front element to repel water, oil, and fingerprints.

What’s in the box?

  • 1 x Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens
  • 1 x Front Cap
  • 1 x Rear Cap
  • 1 x Wrapping Cloth

FAQs:

Can I use filters with the Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens?

Yes. Rather than using a conventional front filter thread, the Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens features an integrated rear filter holder that accepts compatible rear-mounted filters. This allows filters to be used without affecting the lens's integrated hood or extreme 12mm optical design.

Can I remove the integrated lens hood?

No. The flower-shaped lens hood is permanently integrated into the lens. This forms part of the overall optical and mechanical design, helping to reduce stray light and protect the front element without increasing the size. A dedicated locking front lens cap is supplied to fit the integrated hood.

Does the minimum focusing distance change throughout the zoom range?

Yes. The minimum focusing distance changes from 0.18m at the 12mm wide end to 0.28m at 20mm. Maximum magnification also changes from 1:5.8 at 12mm to 1:9.1 at 20mm, allowing the lens to achieve its strongest close-up performance at the widest focal length. This makes it easier to place foreground subjects prominently within the frame while retaining the expansive perspective of the surrounding scene.

Is the Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens compatible with Tamron Lens Utility?

Yes. The lens is compatible with Tamron Lens Utility, allowing supported lens functions to be customised and firmware to be updated using Tamron's software. Function availability depends on the camera mount and the features supported by the lens.

Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 Lens for Nikon Z - Sample Images

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Product Specification

Angle Of View 121°58′- 94°30′
Aperture Blades 12
Autofocus Motor VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive)
Colour Black
Enlargement Ratio 1:5.8 (WIDE) / 1:9.1 (TELE)
Focal Length ~ Tele [mm] 20.0
Focal Length ~ Wide [mm] 12.0
Included Accessories Front Cap, Rear Cap, Wrapping Cloth
Lens Elements 17
Lens Groups 12
Lens Mount Nikon Z-Mount
Lens Type Wide-Angle Zoom
Max Aperture ~ Tele 2.8
Max Aperture ~ Wide 2.8
Minimum Aperture 16
Minimum Focus Distance [m] 0.18
Sensor Format Full Frame
Size 90 x 121.3 mm
Weight [g] 585.00
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Cash price  £1,529.00  £1,529.00
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Monthly Instalment 23 x £72.75 35 x £51.58
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  Balance settled in full within the six month deferral period Balance NOT settled in full within the six month deferral period
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