Tamron has announced an ambitious goal: 10 new models in 2026, nearly double its usual pace. But behind this impressive figure, one must read between the lines.
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Ten models… but how many are truly new?
In its FY2025 financial results released in early February, Tamron unveiled its plan for 2026: 10 new models, compared to 6 in 2025. The manufacturer is thus demonstrating great ambition, although it’s important to pay attention to how these lenses are counted.
In fact, Tamron considers the same lens adapted to a new mount to be a “new model.“ The Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III Macro VXD, set to launch in 2024? Counted twice with its Sony E and Nikon Z versions. The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (APS-C) released for Sony E in 2021? Counted twice in 2025 with its Nikon Z and Canon RF versions.
Likely outcome: Of these 10 “new models,” we can expect 2–3 truly new lenses and, more likely, 7–8 adaptations from other mounts, although, of course, a new lens could be released for multiple mounts at once.
A multi-frame strategy to be developed
As we know, third-party lens manufacturers need to offer lenses for all mounts in order to provide users with the widest possible selection. Tamron is thus continuing its multi-mount strategy, though its product lineups remain quite uneven at this point, largely due to the history of the Sony E-mount, which was introduced in 2010.
As of the time of this article’s publication, the figures are as follows:
- 21 Tamron lenses for Sony E-mount (APS-C and full-frame)
- 9 Tamron lenses for the Nikon Z mount (APS-C and full-frame)
- 4 lenses for the Fujifilm X mount
- 2 lenses with a Canon RF mount (APS-C only).
Taking a closer look at the Japanese manufacturer’s lineup, it’s easy to imagine a few obvious adaptations from the Sony E-mount to other mounts.
For example, the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD or the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD, which are available in Sony E-mount, could be adapted for use on the Nikon Z-mount.
One could also imagine that the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III Macro VXD, although designed for full-frame cameras, might be released with a Fujifilm X mount—a system that is in desperate need of a modern macro lens.
Canon Full-Frame RF: The Unknown Variable
The real question concerns Canon’s full-frame RF mount. Two years after entering this mount system, Tamron has released only two APS-C lenses: the Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2024) and the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (2025). Canon has gradually opened its mount to third-party manufacturers, but mainly for APS-C or manual lenses.
Has Tamron received approval to develop full-frame RF lenses with autofocus? If so, a Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD or a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 could be among the 10 new releases.
The 35-150mm f/2-2.8 G2: The Rumor That Just Won’t Die
Launched in 2021, the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD has become a bestseller and one of Tamron’s flagship lenses. Five years later, the product’s lifecycle may call for an update.
Tamron has systematically updated its f/2.8 zoom lenses with G2 versions: the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2, and even the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2. The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD G2 would therefore be a logical next step.
There’s still a chance that one or two completely new lenses might be unveiled, such as a 28-70mm f/2 lens for which Tamron has filed a patent, or a versatile zoom lens that has been leaking online in recent days.
See you at the end of February?
CP+ 2026, which will take place from February 26 to March 1 in Yokohama, Japan, should provide some answers. Tamron may use the event to unveil its first new products, and we’ll be there to cover the latest developments.
What are you hoping to see from Tamron? Let us know in the comments.
