The Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for Sony E is a lightweight, wide-angle zoom lens that expands upon the previous Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD. Key features include:
Updated optical design and FOV
f/2.8 to f/16 aperture; Full-frame sensor coverage
VXD Linear Motor focus mechanism
7.5-inch close focus distance
Di III refers to Tamron’s third generation of Digitally Integrated Design lenses that have been engineered specifically for mirrorless, interchangeable-lens cameras with no internal mirror box or pentaprism.
VXD refers to this specific lens’ autofocus drive–– the Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive.
G2 is just a signifier that this lens is part of Tamron’s G2 Trinity, the “Daisangen”. The other components of this trio include the 28-75mm and 70-180mm Di III VXD G2 lenses.
Yes, this lens provides full-frame sensor coverage.
| Angle of View | 107° 2’ to 71° 35’ |
| Aperture Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Brand | Tamron |
| Dimensions | ø: 2.9 x L: 4" |
| Filter Size | 67.0mm |
| Filter Type | Screw-On |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Angle of View | 107° 2’ to 71° 35’ |
| Aperture Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Brand | Tamron |
| Dimensions | ø: 2.9 x L: 4" |
| Filter Size | 67.0mm |
| Filter Type | Screw-On |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |