Tamron confirms compatibility with Nikon Z6 for six of its Di, Di II lenses

Lens maker Tamron has confirmed new firmware issued at the end of last year to make certain lenses compatible with Nikon’s Z7 camera will also work for owners of the Z6. The firmware applies to six lenses from the Di and Di ll ranges, and allows the following lenses to be used with the cameras via the Nikon FTZ adapter:

SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) for Nikon
SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A032) for Nikon
18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028) for Nikon
SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A025) for Nikon
SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (Model A022) for Nikon
17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD (Model A037) for Nikon

(Links to firmware below)

Tamron initially faced issues with compatibility when the company’s lenses were used on the new Nikon mirrorless cameras, and issued new firmware for certain lens models at the end of last year to make them work with the Z7. This latest announcement appears to come after tests have confirmed that the same firmware also works when the lenses are mounted on the Z6.

Notice about compatibility for Nikon Z6 with Tamron lenses for Nikon mount

Dear users and potential purchasers of Tamron interchangeable lenses.

Thank you for using Tamron products and for your continuous support.

We would like to announce that we have clarified compatibility for general operations (*1) of the following Tamron Di & Di II lenses with the latest version of lens firmware (*2) when used with the Nikon Z6 and Nikon mount adapter FTZ.

*1 Defined to work on existing DSLR cameras

*2 Firmware for Nikon Z7 (announced on November 16th and 22nd, 2018)