Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E-mount

Designed for still photographers and video content creators alike, the 16-30mm F2.8 G2 offers unparalleled flexibility for ultra-wide-angle shooting. Expanding the zoom range of the popular Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) to 16-30mm, it maintains a compact, travel-ready build. It also incorporates Tamron’s fastest and most precise VXD linear motor, offering high-speed, high-accuracy autofocus. Ideal for landscapes, architecture, dynamic action and close-up tabletop shots, this lens is a true workhorse for modern creatives.

• Versatile wide-angle creativity with an expanded 16-30mm range ideal for landscapes, travel, street, and close-up photography.
• Compact and travel-ready at just 440g (Sony) and 450g (Nikon), with internal zoom for stable handheld and gimbal shooting.
• Pinpoint autofocus using VXD linear motor—perfect for action, low-light, and video without noise.
• Exceptional image quality from 16 lens elements, including XLD/LD/GM glass for clarity, contrast, and smooth bokeh.
• Customizable shooting with Tamron Lens Utility software for button programming and firmware updates.
• Durability on the Go with moisture-resistant construction, fluorine coating, and a unified 67mm filter thread across the G2 series.

This next-generation G2 model completes Tamron’s acclaimed "Daisangen" F2.8 G2 trinity, alongside the standard zoom 28-75mm F2.8 G2 (Model A063) and 70-180mm F2.8 G2 (Model A065) telephoto zoom. Together, these three lenses cover the extremely versatile 16mm to 180mm range and builds on the success of its predecessor with enhanced imaging performance, broader focal length coverage, and cutting-edge user customization.