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Announcing the 4th TAMRON Photo Contest 2025

The renowned optical equipment manufacturer, Tamron Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Saitama City), is excited to announce the commencement of the 4th TAMRON Photo Contest 2025. This annual event aims to engage photography enthusiasts from all levels and backgrounds, encouraging them to capture their unique perspectives and creativity through the lens.

What is the TAMRON Photo Contest?

The TAMRON Photo Contest is designed for all photography lovers to enjoy the art of photography. Photographs taken with interchangeable lens cameras are eligible for submission, irrespective of the manufacturer's name or model year. This inclusive competition has two distinct categories:

1. General Category: Open to a wide range of photographs across all lens categories and genres.
2. Macro Category: Focused on photographs taken with macro lenses.

Participating in this contest offers a fantastic opportunity for photographers to display their talent, whether they're amateurs or seasoned pros.

Important Dates

The contest runs from September 8, 2025, to November 10, 2025. Photographers will have a two-month window to prepare and submit their entries.

Submission Guidelines

The contest welcomes submissions in two categories:

• - General Category: Accepting a broad spectrum of photographs, regardless of genre or lens type.
• - Macro Category: Exclusively for images taken with macro lenses. Please note that works captured using zoom lens macro functions or any single-focus lens not classified as macro are excluded from this category.

Entries must be submitted online, with a limit of 10 photographs per category (up to a total of 20 entries). Both color and black-and-white images are accepted, and digital retouching is allowed, provided that details about the editing are included in the submission form. Each entry must include a single photograph.

Judging Panel

The contest will feature esteemed judges:

• - General Category: Daisuke Kumakiri, a prominent photographer from Tokyo, will preside over this section. After studying photographic expression at Tokyo Polytechnic University, he worked for Nikkan Gendai's photo department, focusing on politics, crime, and the Yomiuri Giants. Currently a freelance photographer, he actively engages in creating and exhibiting works capturing Tokyo through snapshots. He also teaches photography at universities and is the president of the Japan Photographers Association.

• - Macro Category: Reiko Hagiwara, a photographer from Okinawa, will evaluate submissions in this category. After graduating from the Kyoto Institute of Technology's Department of Craft, she journeyed abroad, only to find inspiration in Japan's landscape photography. Currently based in the Joshin'etsu National Park, she captures natural scenery and various wildlife, holding numerous solo exhibitions. She is a member of the Japan Landscape Photographers Association, a photography instructor at Ishi-no-yu Lodge, and has been appointed as a cabbage ambassador in Tsumagoi Village.

Awards

• - In the General Category, winners will receive accolades, and the Macro Category includes the Tamron Award, which will be awarded to photos taken with Tamron lenses.

Announcement of Winners

Winners will be directly notified in mid-December 2025. The results will be publicly announced on the Tamron website in early March 2026.

For More Information

To learn more about the 4th TAMRON Photo Contest 2025 and to submit entries, please visit the official contest page: TAMRON Photo Contest 2025.

About Tamron Co., Ltd.

Tamron Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive optical equipment manufacturer, specializing in the production of interchangeable lenses for digital single-lens reflex cameras and a range of original optical products that contribute to various industries. With a commitment to innovative optical solutions, the company aims to employ its creativity and advanced technology to cater to diverse industrial needs, all while actively ensuring environmental conservation in its business practices.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding Tamron lenses, please contact the Tamron Customer Service Desk at 0570-03-7070. (Available with local phone rates on general phones. Operational hours: Weekdays from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding weekends, holidays, and designated holidays.) If you are unable to use the Navi Dial, please call 03-6703-6685.