About Tamron

Message from the President
Creating “Focus on the Future” that assure a sense of excitement, trust and security
Thank you very much for visiting the Tamron website.
On November 1, 2020, we celebrated the 70th anniversary of our founding. The lifespan of companies is often said to be 30 years. We have developed and grown by providing a range of optical products for 70 years. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to customers and other stakeholders who have supported our development.
The world economy is facing one of its greatest economic crises since WWII due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer spending and corporate activities have been seriously affected. The environment surrounding us is changing dramatically with accelerating technological innovation. We need to address challenges in the age of coexistence with the coronavirus and deal with global environmental issues. It is important for companies to respond to those changes and challenges.
As we celebrated our 70th anniversary, we reviewed our mission and vision and revised our corporate philosophy and corporate vision towards continued growth in the next 10 years and onwards to our 100th anniversary, while maintaining Tamron's founding spirit. To achieve these goals, we have formulated a code of behavior and conduct and a new framework for our corporate philosophy. We have also created a unified international brand slogan focusing on optical technologies and the future to emphasize that we are a company that is looking ahead.
Tamron will continue to provide excitement and a feeling of security around the world through products using its strong optical technologies and will contribute to creating a fulfilling society by enriching people's minds. We will work to help solve social issues through our business, aiming to become a company that contributes to achieving a sustainable society and that is respected and truly needed.

Corporate Mission
Tamron creates emotion and reassurance through its mastery of light, contributing to the realization of a fulfilling society.
Corporate Vision
Carving out the future with light
We pursue optical technologies, aiming for a fulfilling society that offers joy, emotion and reassurance. We expand the possibilities of light by addressing many of society's issues for the future providing value around the world.

1950-1959
1950:Tamron is founded by Takeyuki Arai.1952:The company is listed as Taisei Kogaku Kgyo Co., Ltd. starting capital: 2,5 Mio. Yen.1957:The company presents the world’s first interchangeable lens system for SLR cameras (T-mount).The high performance 135mm F/4.5 lens is introduced.1959:The Tamron name is registered as a trademark.The headquarters and the main production facilities in Hasunuma, Omiya-City are established.
1960-1969
1961:The world’s first mass produced zoom lens, the 95-205mm F6.3 is introduced. Zoom lenses become affordable and the market begins to boom.1966:Production of lens testing platforms and high-precision lenses and prisms begins.Successful development of the Tamron “Adapt-A-Matic” interchangeable lens system, with automatic aperture control.1969:The production facilities in Hirosaki in prefecture Aomori are completed.
1970-1979
1970:The company’s name is changed to Tamron Co. Ltd. The name comes from 1959. It is derived from Uhyoue Tamura, a great designer of optical components, who laid the foundations of the company’s technical expertise.1976:The Adaptall system with “quick focus” mechanism and macro options is introduced.1979:The SP ( Super Performance) line of products is introduced. The series is a line of high performance lenses featuring high design specifications.Tamron Industries, Inc. USA in New York is established.
1980-1999
1981:The second production hall in the Hirosaki facility is completed.Production of the 6x Video-lens commences.1982:Tamron Vertriebs GmbH, Germany is established.1983:An integrated video lens is developed.1984:Tamron is listed on the TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange) and the capital is increased to 3,835,000,000 Yen.Optech Tamron Co. Ltd. is established in Namioka-cho prefecture Aomori.1985:Introduction of the Fotovix.Tamron Fine-Giken Co. Ltd. is established and produces high precision molding components.1986:The molding technology production facilities in Owani-machi, prefecture Aomori are completed. Here key high-precision plastic and metal components are manufactured.
1990-1999
1990:Tamron celebrates 40th anniversary.1992:Tamron Mexico S.A.DE C.V is established in Mexico,Launched AF28-200mm F / 3.8-5.6 (model 71D), the world's smallest and lightest zoom lens for high magnification SLR cameras.1995:Tamron enters the medium-format camera business after acquiring shares in the long-established Bronica Co., Ltd.Hirosaki Plant achieve ISO9001 certification.1997:Tamron Industries (Hong Kong) Limited is established in Hong Kong.Tamron Optical (Foshan) Co. Ltd. is established in Foshan, Quang Dong, Peoples Republic of China.1998:Bronica Co., Ltd. is merged into Tamron Co., Ltd.
2000-2009
2000:Tamron France EURL is founded.The AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 LD Super II Macro (Model 371D) receives EISA Photo Award "Lens of the Year" 2000-2001.Tamron celebrates its 50 th birthday.Headquarters achieves ISO9001 certification.The Hirosaki production facilities achieves ISO14001 certification.2001:The AF 28-200 XR Super Zoom (Model A03) receives the “TIPA/Best Lens in Europe 2001-2002” award.The RF645 receives the Camera Grand Prize 2001 Journalists Club Special Prize, TIPA „Best Professional Photo Product in Europe" 2001/2002 and EISA „European Professional Camera of the Year“ 2001/2002 awards.Tamron Optical (Foshan) Co., Ltd. achieves the ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification.Headquarters achieves ISO14001 certification.2002:The AF 28-300mm Ultra Zoom XR (Model A06) receives EISA Photo Award "Lens of the Year" 2002-2003 award.2003:The Di-lens generation (lenses for use with digital SLRs ) is introduced. The SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical ( IF) Macro receives EISA Photo Award "Lens of the Year" 2003/2004 and the CAPA 2003/2004 Lens „Grand Prix" in Japan awards.The production facilities of Namioka and Owani achieve ISO14001 through their integration in the Hirosaki plant.2004:The production facilities of Namioka and Owani achieve ISO9001 through their integration in the Hirosaki plant.2005：The 18-200mm F/3,5-6,3 XR Di II LD Aspherical ( IF) Macro (Model A14) receives TIPA „Best Lens in Europe" 2005/2006 award.The 28-300mm F/3,5-6,3 XR Di LD [ IF] Macro receives 2004 “Nikkei Superior Products and Services Business Daily Awards for Superiority" award.The new production facilities for injected molding are completed near headquarters in Omiya.Tamron Optical (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. is founded.2006：TAMRON receives EISA Photo Award "Lens of the Year" 2006-2007 for its SP AF 17-50mm F/2,8 XR Di II LD ASPHERICAL [ IF] 2006-2007 Tamron introduces the world’s first 13,9x zoom at the Photokina (18-250mm - Model A18) for digital SLRs.2007：TAMRON receives EISA Photo Award "Lens of the Year" 2007-2008 for its 18-250mmF/3,5-6,3 Di-II. 2008：TAMRON receives EISA Photo Award "Lens of the Year" 2008-2009 for its VC 28-300mm - the 10th time! 2009：TAMRON receives EISA Photo Award "Travel Lens of the Year" 2009-2010 for its VC 18-270mm - the 11th time!
2010-2019
2010：Tamron celebrates its 60 th birthday.SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) receives EISA Photo Award "Lens of the Year" 2010-2011 - the 12th time!