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- Tamron Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells precision optical products worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Photographic Products, which includes interchangeable lenses for mirrorless and digital SLR cameras such as all-in-one zoom lenses like the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts, the 70-180mm F/2.8 G2 (Model A065) for Nikon Z mount, and the 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 G2 (Model A075) for Sony E mount; Surveillance and FA Lenses, encompassing network surveillance camera lenses, factory automation (FA) and machine vision lenses, shortwave infrared (SWIR) lenses, camera modules, and video conferencing lenses; and Mobility and Healthcare Products, Others, featuring automotive sensing camera lenses, side and rear view camera lenses, headlight lenses, endoscope lenses, drone lenses for consumer and industrial use, far infrared camera modules, and fluorescence filters for medical applications. Tamron leverages advanced optical technologies including glass-molded aspherical lenses, nano-structured coatings, and eBAND processing to produce compact, high-performance optics for photography, security, industrial automation, automotive ADAS, medical, and emerging sectors like robotics and agriculture. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Saitama City, Japan, the company maintains a global production system with facilities in Japan, China (approximately 65% of output), and Vietnam (25%), alongside sales subsidiaries in the US, Europe, Asia, and other regions; overseas sales account for about 82% of total revenue. Recent developments include the establishment of a strategic partnership and equity investment in mapry Co., Ltd. in May 2025 to combine optical technologies with geospatial data platforms for forestry and civil engineering digital transformation; announcements of new high-magnification zoom lenses in 2025 such as the 18-300mm for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts in August, the 70-180mm G2 for Nikon Z in October, and the 25-200mm G2 for Sony E in September and October; and progression under the Value Creation26 medium-term management plan (2024-2026) targeting net sales of 83.0 billion yen and operating income of 15.3 billion yen through portfolio optimization, new business acceleration, and enhanced shareholder returns.