Tamron 16-30 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron Jul 2025
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Tamron 16-30 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Sony E, covering 16-30 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2025, it weighs 440 g. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount full frame cameras. This wide-to-normal zoom lens spanning 16-30mm features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, street, documentary. The optical design incorporates 16 elements in 12 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
16–30mm
Focal
440 g
Weight
Jul 2025
Released
launch price
$929
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Good for landscapearchitecture
Street Documentary
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Focal length
16-30 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Sony E, Nikon Z
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/16
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
16 elements in 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.19 m (7.48 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.19x
Filter size
67 mm
Dimensions
101.8 x 74.8 mm
Weight
440 g (15.52 oz)
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Street, Documentary

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.5% of the frame width

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