Tamron SP Autofocus 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical (IF) Rectilinear Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras

by Tamron

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000ZJENO
• Item model number: AF69N-700
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 16, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Tamron SP AF14mm f2.8 Aspherical IF is an ultra wide-angle lens that creates a perspective far beyond the conventional ultra-wide. With its larger 2.8 aperture, the main subject practically jumps out of the image. By using two Hybrid Aspherical lens elements, this lens delivers high quality images with minimal light fall off at the image corners. To optimize handling, the lens incorporates a push/pull AfMF switchover mechanism on the focus ring.

Hybrid aspherical elements provide the ultimate in compactness and image quality
Through application of Tamron's exclusive Hybrid Aspherical technology (which can take the place of multiple optical elements) to LD glass, a never-before-possible level of image quality and compactness has been attained.

Internal Focusing System
Aside from enhancing lens maneuverability, Tamron's Internal Focusing System provides additional benefits to users. Chief among them is a reduced Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D.) throughout its entire focal length range. Additionally, it improves optical characteristics by minimizing illumination loss at image corners and suppresses aberrations that are caused by focusing positions. Another benefit of Internal Focusing is a stationary focusing ring--regardless of the focusing action. Quick and subtle manual focus adjustments are now a snap.

Autofocus/manual focus change over mechanism for focusing ring
The lens is equipped with a one-touch focus switching mechanism. This allows the focus mode to be switched with a simple push/pull movement. And the large focusing ring is easy to grip for smooth effortless focusing.

Gelatin filter holder
The lens comes equipped with a gelatin filter holder at the rear element of the lens. Your photographic retailer can provide you with a wide variety of gelatin filters for color correction or special effects.

SP for "Super Performance"
Tamron's SP-series lenses are designed to achieve top optical performance. Ground breaking design concepts give these lenses unsurpassed image quality and ease of use while setting new standards for future generations of lenses.

What's in the Box:
Lens, lens hood, and case

Product Description

The optical system of the new SP AF 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical (IF) lens, composed of 14 elements in 12 groups, includes two Hybrid Aspherical lens elements. These large Hybrid Aspheric elements efficiently compensate for aberrations, thus achieving flat-field image depiction from corner to corner. With a fast f/2.8 aperture and a sophisticated optical system, photographers can create dynamic photographs that take full advantage of the rectangular characteristics of the lens. Item Specifications: Product Description: Tamron wide-angle lens - 14 mm Manufacturer Warranty: 6 years warranty Weight: 23.3 oz Localization: English Length: 4 in Min Focus Range: 7.9 in Lens System: Wide-angle lens Lens Aperture: F/2.8 Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual Focal Length: 14 mm Mounting Type: Nikon F Lens Construction: 12 group(s) / 14 element(s) Special Functions: Wide angle

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing performance and reasonably priced, February 20, 2010

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This review is from: Tamron SP Autofocus 14mm f/2.8 Aspherical (IF) Rectilinear Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras (Electronics)

Save your money and buy this lens instead of the $1500 Nikkor lens. Tamron has made a superb optic and built a rock-solid body around the glass. These are difficult to find...not too many were produced. It covers the full 35mm frame, so it can be used with either film or full-frame digital bodies. The focusing is internal, fast and accurate. The built-in shade works well, except when the light source shines directly into the front element, in which case nothing can help a super-wide lens like this. By the way, if you mount the 14mm on a digital SLR with an APS-size sensor, this lens will yield a still-respectable 21mm focal length. Being rectilinear really helps when photographing interiors, because the walls, floors and ceilings remain straight. Any distortion is caused by perspective distortion, not holding the camera level. Obviously, when the camera is tilted up or down, you will see perspective distortion. That can't be helped, except in post-processing using PhotoShop or some other imaging tool. Filters can't be used on the front and I've never been able to mount them on the rear, so forget it. Also, the front element is one big piece of curved glass, so you have to be very careful when the front lens cap is removed. Bottom line: if you need a 14mm lens on a regular basis and money is no object, buy the Nikon glass; otherwise get this one, if you can find it for about half the price of the Nikon version.