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Rent NowTamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens
Elite Constant f/2.8 Ultra-Wide Zoom for Nikon F-Mount Systems
The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a professional-grade, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens engineered for full-frame Nikon F-mount DSLRs. Spanning an expansive and dramatic focal spectrum, this Generation 2 lens is an indispensable asset for landscape photographers, interior architectural specialists, real estate creators, and astrophotographers.
By pairing an ultra-bright, constant f/2.8 aperture with a highly sophisticated optical structure, high-tech anti-reflective multi-coatings, and powerful 4.5-stop hardware stabilization, this lens provides elite, edge-to-edge structural resolution and control across the entire wide zoom track.
CONDITION NOTE (EXCELLENT GRADE / FRONT & REAR CAPS INCLUDED)
This professional-tier ultra-wide lens is in Excellent, Fine-Grade Condition. It has been thoroughly bench-tested and performs flawlessly, driving autofocus targets and stabilization cycles with quiet precision.
Included Accessories: Ships complete with its custom, form-fitting native protective front lens cap (engineered for the integrated petal hood) and a standard rear bayonet cap.
Cosmetic & Mechanical State: The heavy-duty structural outer barrel exhibits virtually no signs of handling, mount scratches, or field wear. The zoom ring tracks with a smooth, factory-calibrated resistance. The bulbous front optical element and rear glass are completely immaculate—pristine, scratch-free, and totally clear of any internal dust, haze, or blemishes.
Constant f/2.8 Aperture & Elite Distortion-Free Optics
Dramatic Full-Frame & DX Flexibility: Spans an impressive 15-30mm ultra-wide baseline on full-frame FX camera sensors. It can also be paired natively with DX-format crop-sensor bodies, where it compresses into a highly useful 22.5-45mm equivalent field of view.
Constant f/2.8 Low-Light Baseline: The bright, fixed f/2.8 maximum aperture guarantees consistent exposure values across the entire zoom track, making it a premier choice for low-light indoor reception halls or tracking the night sky during astrophotography sessions.
Advanced Aspherical & XGM Design: Incorporates two glass-molded aspherical elements alongside a massive, specialized XGM (eXpanded Glass Molded Aspherical) front element. This optical arrangement aggressively controls field curvature, geometric distortion, and sagittal coma flare to ensure tack-sharp details up to the very edges of your frame.
Low Dispersion Color Correction: Outfitted with three LD (Low Dispersion) elements to eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing, ensuring high color neutrality and clarity.
Advanced Triple-Coat Flare Suppression: Features a cutting-edge trio of anti-reflective coatings—AX (Anti-reflection eXpand), eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency), and BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection). This comprehensive barrier significantly suppresses internal reflections, ghosting, and peripheral lens flare, preserving deep tonal contrast when framing scenes with strong backlighting.
Dual MPU Processing, 4.5-Stop VC, & USD Autofocus
Dedicated Dual MPU Architecture: Built with two independent Micro-Processing Units. By splitting the processing workload—assigning one MPU exclusively to autofocus tracking calculations and the other to Vibration Compensation processing—the lens guarantees exceptionally fast, highly responsive performance across both systems.
4.5-Stop Hardware Vibration Compensation: Built-in VC image stabilization actively counteracts handheld camera shake by up to 4.5 shutter speed stops. This stabilization engine allows you to capture sharp handheld landscapes and interior shots at slower shutter speeds without needing a heavy tripod.
Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) AF: Driven by an agile, ring-type USD autofocus motor that delivers quick, quiet, and pinpoint focus acquisition. It features a close minimum focusing distance of just 11.0 inches (28 cm), allowing you to step right up to foreground elements for exaggerated wide-angle perspectives.
Full-Time Manual Override: Supports full-time manual focus override capabilities, letting you make immediate manual focus adjustments on the fly simply by rotating the focus ring—even while the lens is working in active AF mode.
Rounded Nine-Blade Diaphragm: Outfitted with a 9-blade circular aperture array that yields an attractive, creamy out-of-focus background bokeh quality when shooting wide open.
Weather-Sealed Chassis & TAP-in Console Integration
Moisture-Resistant Enclosure: Constructed with robust weather gaskets throughout the physical barrel design to safeguard internal electronics and optical groups against dust, light rain, and environmental moisture in inclement outdoor conditions.
Protective Front Fluorine Shield: The front optical element features a protective fluorine coating that actively repels water droplets, dust, oils, and fingerprint smears, making the bulbous front element exceptionally easy to wipe clean in the field.
TAP-in Console Customization: Fully compatible with the optional Tamron TAP-in Console accessory, allowing you to fine-tune specific autofocus alignment coordinates, modify VC behavior, and update internal lens firmware from a personal computer.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length Range: 15-30mm (22.5-45mm equivalent on DX-format sensors)
Maximum Constant Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Operational Aperture: f/22
Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount (FX Full-Frame and DX Crop DSLR Compatible)
Filter Interface: None (Bulbous front element with built-in permanent petal lens hood)
Lens Optical Layout: 18 Elements configured in 13 Groups
Autofocus Motorization: USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) with Dual MPUs
Image Stabilization Hardware: Built-In VC (Vibration Compensation up to 4.5 Stops)
Minimum Focus Distance: 11.0 inches / 28 cm
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:5
Aperture Blade Count: 9-Blade Diaphragm (Rounded Layout)
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.87 x 5.6″ / 98.4 x 142.2 mm
Weight: Approx. 39.2 oz / 1110 grams (Heavy-duty, robust wide-angle zoom)
