TAMRON announces the Launch of 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC (Model B061) for CANON RF mount

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 9, 2025


Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD:
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TAMRON announces the Launch of 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC (Model B061) for Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount
Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A1 VC VXD (Model B061), an all-in-one zoom lens, on August 28, 2025 for Nikon Z mount and September 26, 2025 for CANON RF mount APS-C mirrorless cameras.

PRODUCT NAME 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061)
For Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount
(APS-C mirrorless cameras)
DATE OF LAUNCH August 28, 2025 (Nikon Z mount)
September 26, 2025 (CANON RF mount)

Product Overview
18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) is an all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. It was the world’s first3 lens to achieve a zoom ratio of 16.6x when it was released in 2021 for the Sony E and the FUJIFILM X mounts. And now, it is being released for Nikon Z and CANON RF mounts. The 16.6x zoom range lets you enjoy taking photos from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto without having to change lenses. With its 18mm wide to 300mm ultra-telephoto reach4, it is ideal for a wide range of scenes, including landscapes, snapshots, portraits, animals, and birds. What’s more, thanks to its compact design, you can easily take it with you on vacation, backpacking, and hikes. The MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is 0.15m (5.9in) at its wide end, and the maximum magnification ratio is 1:2, making it possible to capture impressive images that bring out the power and detail of the subject. In addition, it is equipped with the high-speed, high-precision linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) and TAMRON’s original VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism, supporting comfortable and stable shooting. This all-in-one zoom lens makes photography more fun because you can use it in an unlimited number of situations. It’s so versatile, it will inspire you to push your creativity further and further.

Product Features

1. Landscape, Snapshots, Portraits, Animals, Birds: An All-in-One Zoom Lens for All Kinds of Photography
2. Best-in-Class Autofocus VXD That’s Fast and Precise, Great for Bird and Animal Photography
3. Maximum Magnification Ratio is 1:2, Absolutely Amazing for an All-in-One Zoom Lens
4. Uncompromising Optical Performance Throughout the Entire Zoom Range
5. TAMRON’s Proprietary VC Supports Telephoto and Low-Light Shooting
6. AF/MF Switch and VC ON/OFF Switch for Canon RF mount
7. Firmware Update with TAMRON Lens Utility™ Software for Nikon Z and CANON RF mounts

Note:
1. Di III-A: For APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras
2. The lens for Sony E-mount previously launched on September 24, 2021.
The lens for FUJIFILM X mount previously launched on October 28, 2021.
3. Among interchangeable zoom lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of July, 2021: TAMRON)
4. A full-frame equivalent of 27-450mm for Nikon Z mount, and 28.8-480mm for CANON RF mount

Specifications

Model B061
Focal Length 18-300mm (for APS-C mirrorless format)
(a full-frame equivalent)
27-450mm for Nikon Z mount
28.8-480mm for CANON RF mount
Maximum Aperture F3.5-6.3
Angle of View (diagonal) 77°24′-5°30′ (for Nikon APS-C mirrorless format)
73°49′-5°10′ (for CANON APS-C mirrorless format)
Optical Construction 19 elements in 15 groups
Minimum Object Distance 0.15m / 5.9in (WIDE), 0.99m / 39in (TELE)
Maximum Magnification Ratio 1:2 (WIDE) / 1:4 (TELE)
VC (Vibration Compensation) Yes
Filter Size φ67mm
Maximum Diameter φ75.5mm
Length* 127.6mm (5in) for Nikon Z mount
123.6mm (4.9in) for CANON RF mount
Weight 635g (22.4oz) for Nikon Z mount
625g (22oz) for CANON RF mount
Aperture Blades** 7 (circular diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture F22-40
Standard Accessory Flower-shaped hood, Front cap, Rear cap
Mount Nikon Z mount, CANON RF mount

*Length is the distance from the front end of the lens to the lens mount face.
** The circular diaphragm stays almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from maximum aperture.
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under license from Canon Inc.

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Venus Optics Laowa 200mm f/2.0 First Look

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 8, 2025


Yesterday, we released the first images of the Venus Optics Laowa 200mm f/2.0, and today, someone posted a video on weibo carrying the lens around. This looks like it will be a great lens for every mount.

  • Full-frame autofocus lens
  • Weight: around 1,6 kg
  • Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF first, and later Fuji X + GFX mount
  • It looks like there is a focus limiter switch and IS switch on the barrel, along with some customizable buttons in the latest images.

Laowa lenses can be found directly from Venus Optics and B&H Photo.

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Venus Optics Laowa 200mm f/2.0 Leaked

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 7, 2025


Chinese social media weibo is blowing up with a new lens they found from what is believed to be Venus Optics Laowa, based on the identifying markings. There are a few shots of this lens, and it will initially be released for Canon, Sony, and Nikon mounts, but it will later come to Fujifilm X and GF mounts, according to multiple leakers on Chinese social media. The lens will also weigh 1600g.

The Chinese-made AF200mm F2.0 full-frame autofocus lens is about to be released. It features a full-frame, 200mm air cutter, a maximum aperture of F2.0, and weighs less than 1.6kg. It’s compatible with Canon EF SLR mounts, Sony E mounts, and Nikon Z mounts. Fujifilm X mounts will also be released later, with a full-frame equivalent of 300mm angle of view, as well as Fujifilm GFX mounts. Finally, a Chinese brand is releasing a GFX autofocus lens?

According to Mr. Ma, three Chinese brands are developing GFX-mount autofocus lenses. Let’s see who’s going to release it first. – weibo

Another

A domestically produced “air-cutting” automatic lens is coming soon. Just got the news: a domestic brand plans to release a 200mm F2 lens in the near future. It will have autofocus, EF, E, and Z mounts, and may later add Fuji G and X mounts. It will weigh less than 1600g. Are you excited? And guess who it is [Laughing]? – weibo

One More

I stumbled upon a profile image of a new lens from a Chinese brand. Zooming in and brightening it up, I can see it’s a 200mm f/2.0. According to a source, the initial release will include autofocus versions for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon EF mounts, weighing no more than 1600 grams!
They may also add Fuji G and X mounts in the future, allowing for an image field that covers medium format. – weibo

If this lens does come to GFX, it will certainly be a hot commodity, providing great reach and ultra-thin depth of field.

Laowa lenses can be found directly from Venus Optics and B&H Photo.

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Canon Patent For 300mm F2.8 IS, 400mm F2.8 IS, and 500mm F4 IS Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 6, 2025


Patents were found for the Canon 300mm f/2.8 IS, Canon 400mm f/2.8 IS, and Canon 500mm f/4 IS lenses.

overview

  • [Publication number] P2025114982
  • [Release date] 2025-08-06
  • [Title of Invention] Optical system and imaging device having the same
  • [Application date] 2024-01-25
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000001007
    [Name] Canon Inc.
  • To provide an optical system that has high optical performance, a long focal length, and is small and lightweight.
  • BACKGROUND ART
    [0002]
    As an optical system with a long focal length, a so-called telephoto type optical system is known, in which a lens group with positive refractive power is arranged on the object side and a lens group with negative refractive power is arranged on the image side. Telephoto type optical systems are used, for example, in single-focus super telephoto lenses.
  • [0003]
    Generally, when the F-number is constant, the longer the focal length of a lens, the larger the effective diameter of the lens’s light beam. Therefore, particularly in optical systems with long focal lengths, there is a demand for lenses that have a small F-number, are compact and lightweight, and have various aberrations well corrected.
  • In the optical system of Patent Document 1, the diameter of each lens arranged in the first lens group is large because the air gap formed within the first lens group is narrow. Therefore, it cannot be said that the optical system has sufficiently achieved weight reduction .
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an optical system that has high optical performance, a long focal length, and is small and lightweight.
  • [0092]
    Here, the intermediate group M is composed of the second lens group L2 and the third lens group L3, and the second lens group L3 and the third lens group L3 move by different amounts during focusing. By moving two lens groups during focusing, a configuration is achieved that makes it easy to suppress fluctuations in various aberrations that occur during focusing. Furthermore, by constructing the second lens group L2 and the third lens group L3 each using a negative single lens, the weight of the lens groups that move during focusing can be reduced.


Example 1

  • Focal length: 387.98
  • F-number: 2.91
  • Half angle of view: 3.19
  • Image height: 21.64
  • Total length: 372.01
  • Back focus: 38.28


Example 2

  • Focal length: 543.19
  • F-number: 4.12
  • Half angle of view: 2.28
  • Image height: 21.64
  • Total length: 372.05
  • Back focus: 38.30


Example 5

  • Focal length: 289.77
  • F-number: 2.91
  • Half angle of view: 4.27
  • Image height: 21.64
  • Total length: 240.23
  • Back focal length: 37.97

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PowerShot G7X Mark III and PowerShot SX740HS Orders Resume

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 1, 2025


PowerShot G7X Mark III: B&H Photo / Amazon
PowerShot SX740HS: B&H Photo / Amazon

Orders for the PowerShot G7X Mark III and PowerShot SX740HS were suspended in March, Canon has once again started accepting orders for these cameras.

Notice regarding the resumption of product orders

Release date: August 1, 2025

Thank you for your continued patronage of Canon products.

We will resume accepting orders for the following products, for which we have previously suspended orders, from our retailers and the Canon Online Shop from August 1, 2025. We sincerely apologize to our customers and business partners for any inconvenience or trouble caused during the suspension period. We will continue to strive to further improve our services, and we appreciate your continued patronage.

Note

Product name Order resumption date
PowerShot G7 X Mark III August 1, 2025
PowerShot SX740 HS August 1, 2025

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We began accepting orders for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS today, but since we resumed accepting orders, we have received a large number of orders. As a result, it may take longer than usual for your product to be delivered. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your understanding.

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Canon Q2 Financial Results – Impact of Tariffs: “We will make up for this by reducing costs and raising prices”

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 29, 2025


Canon released its Q2 financial results. The Q&A section includes several questions regarding the US-imposed tariffs, and Canon’s position is “we will make up for this by reducing costs and raising prices“:

Here are the details for the Canon Imagina Business Unit:

  • Imaging Business Unit Performance:
    • Second quarter sales increased by 6.5% year-on-year to ¥260.7 billion.
    • Second quarter income before income taxes decreased by 3.9% year-on-year to ¥40.1 billion due to yen appreciation.
    • First half sales totaled ¥472.8 billion, up 12.5% year-on-year.
    • First half income before income taxes reached ¥72.4 billion, up 27.8% year-on-year.
  • Camera Sales:
    • Strong sales of mirrorless cameras, particularly the (launched in the second half of the previous year).
    • New video-centric models, and (launched in Q2), were well-received by both video and still image users for design, operability, and ease of shooting.
    • highly valued by video creators; popular for high-quality shooting among social media and still image users, leading to higher-than-expected orders.
  • Market Outlook and Strategy:
    • Global camera market expected to remain stable at ~6.6 million units, despite anticipated U.S. demand decline due to tariff-related price increases.
    • Sales growth in Q2 driven by and EOS/PowerShot V series.
    • Plan to increase full-year camera sales by 6% to 3 million units, focusing on strong Asian markets.
    • Leverage EOS R5 Mark II’s success to boost RF lens sales.
    • Expand sales and increase production of existing compact camera models to address back orders.
    • Aim for overall camera sales growth of 5.4%.

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