May 20, 2015, Commack, New York- Tamron Co., Ltd., Saitama, Japan (President & CEO: Morio Ono), specialized manufacturer of optics and one of the leading companies in the security/surveillance equipment industry announces the release of a tele-photo Vari-Focal lens supporting 3-mega-pixel resolution and NIR bandwidth with P-Iris (Model:M13VP850IR). The lens will be available May 20, 2015.
Main Features:
1. High level of optical performance that offers 3-mega-pixel compatibility
- The use of an aspherical element, XLD (Extra Low Dispersion)[1] lens, and advanced optical design technology delivers high image quality that is compatible with 3-mega-pixel cameras, achieves full HD 1080p.
- Accomplished F/1.6 (Wide) and F/2.0 (Tele)
2. Delivers 3-mega-pixel image quality, even under NIR lighting
Existing lenses generally provide lower image quality under NIR light conditions than under visible light conditions. Tamron believes that if using "Night Mode" results in lower image quality, there will not be much point in installing mega-pixel class cameras. This lens maintains 3-mega-pixel image quality from the visible to NIR spectrums, which allows shooting video footage without the associated decrease in image quality when the camera is switched to "Night Mode". This lens heralds a new era for IR-compatible 3-mega-pixel lenses.
3. 8-50mm that covers standard tele-photo ranges
As for mega-pixel IR series at Tamron, this lens covers the most frequently used focal ranges, from 8mm to 50mm
4. Wide image circle that is compatible with 1/2.8" and 1/2.7" format sensors
1/2.8" and 1/2.7" format compatibility means the lens can be installed in cameras with large sensor sizes
5. Reduction in chromatic aberration for images with no color smear
- A design that minimizes chromatic aberration has been used to produce images with no color smear
- The most advanced design analysis techniques have been used to prevent reflections occurring on the lens surface, which would affect image quality, with multiple-layer coating helping to produce crystal clear images with minimal lens flare and ghosting
6. Offers revolutionary mega-pixel quality while maintaining a compact size
*XLD lens (Extra Low Dispersion): Delivers even lower dispersion than LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements, using a special glass material with a low dispersion close to that of fluorite lenses. First Tamron CS lens adopting such lens elements.
