TAMRON TIPA Awards 2026: Two Lenses Win Prestigious Awards
The TAMRON TIPA Awards 2026 recognize two of TAMRON’s latest full-frame mirrorless lenses for their combination of optical performance, versatility, and practical design. The 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064) received the award for BEST FULL FRAME WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS, while the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A078) was named BEST FULL FRAME TRAVEL LENS.
The latest recognition adds to TAMRON’s long history with the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). With these two awards, TAMRON has now received TIPA Awards for 13 consecutive years.
TAMRON TIPA Awards 2026 Recognize Two TAMRON Lenses
The TIPA Awards are among the photography industry’s well-known product awards. Each year, TIPA members evaluate imaging products across a range of categories, recognizing products that demonstrate strong performance, innovation, and value for photographers and creators.
For 2026, two TAMRON lenses stood out in different categories.
The 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 was recognized for its wide-angle capabilities, while the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD was recognized as a versatile full-frame travel lens.
Both lenses feature a constant F2.8 maximum aperture and TAMRON’s VXD linear motor focus mechanism, providing photographers with fast autofocus and flexible shooting options.
TAMRON 16-30mm F/2.8 G2 Wins Best Full Frame Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
The TAMRON 16-30mm F/2.8 G2 received the TIPA Award for BEST FULL FRAME WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS.
The lens is designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and provides an ultra-wide focal range from 16mm to 30mm. This range makes it useful for landscapes, architecture, interiors, travel photography, and other situations where photographers need a wide field of view.
Its constant F2.8 maximum aperture provides flexibility in different lighting conditions while also allowing photographers to create attractive background blur when shooting closer subjects.
The lens uses TAMRON’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism for fast and precise autofocus performance. Its compact design also makes it practical for photographers who want an ultra-wide zoom without carrying a large, heavy lens.
The 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is part of TAMRON’s G2 lens lineup and combines wide-angle versatility with the optical and autofocus performance expected from modern mirrorless lenses.
TAMRON 35-100mm F/2.8 Wins Best Full Frame Travel Lens
The TAMRON 35-100mm F/2.8 received the TIPA Award for BEST FULL FRAME TRAVEL LENS.
With its 35mm to 100mm focal range, the lens covers several commonly used perspectives in a single compact zoom. Photographers can use the wide end for environmental scenes and everyday subjects, then zoom toward 85mm or 100mm for portraits and tighter compositions.
The constant F2.8 aperture provides consistent exposure throughout the zoom range. It also gives photographers greater control over depth of field, making the lens suitable for portraits, travel photography, street scenes, events, and everyday shooting.
The lens features TAMRON’s VXD linear motor focus mechanism, which supports fast and accurate autofocus. It is also designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and is available for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount systems.
Two Award-Winning Lenses for Different Shooting Styles
The two TAMRON TIPA Awards 2026 winners serve different photographic needs.
The TAMRON 16-30mm F/2.8 G2 is designed for photographers who want an ultra-wide perspective. Its 16mm starting focal length is particularly useful when photographing expansive landscapes, architecture, interiors, and travel scenes.
The TAMRON 35-100mm F/2.8, on the other hand, provides a more general-purpose focal range. Its 35mm wide end works well for everyday photography, while the 100mm telephoto end provides additional reach for portraits and distant subjects.
Both lenses offer a constant F2.8 aperture, making them versatile options for photographers who want consistent performance across the entire zoom range.
Why the TIPA Awards Matter
The TIPA Awards 2026 recognize products across the photography and imaging industry. The awards provide an opportunity for photography publications and industry professionals to highlight products that offer notable performance and innovation.
For TAMRON, receiving two awards in 2026 highlights the company’s continued development of compact and versatile lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The recognition also demonstrates how different lens designs can meet the needs of photographers working across a wide range of subjects. From ultra-wide landscapes and architecture to travel photography and portraits, the two award-winning lenses provide different approaches to versatile photography.
TAMRON’s Continued History of TIPA Recognition
The latest TAMRON TIPA Awards continue a long history of recognition from the Technical Image Press Association.
With the two 2026 awards, TAMRON has received TIPA Awards for 13 consecutive years. This continued recognition reflects TAMRON’s focus on developing lenses that combine optical performance, autofocus technology, portability, and practical focal ranges.
The 2026 awards add another milestone to TAMRON’s history of developing lenses for photographers using modern mirrorless camera systems.
Two Lenses, Two Different Strengths
The TAMRON 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 and TAMRON 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD demonstrate two different approaches to versatile zoom lens design.
The 16-30mm is ideal for photographers who want expansive views and an ultra-wide perspective in a compact package. The 35-100mm provides a flexible standard-to-short-telephoto range that is well suited to travel, portraits, and everyday photography.
Their recognition at the TAMRON TIPA Awards 2026 highlights the versatility of both lenses and TAMRON’s continued commitment to developing innovative optical products for today’s photographers.
With these two prestigious awards, TAMRON continues its long-standing relationship with TIPA while providing photographers with more flexible options for full-frame mirrorless photography.
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