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TAMRON 12-20mm f/2.8 Di III vs TAMRON 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

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Optics
Focal Length
12-20mm
16-30mm
Zoom Ratio
1.67x
1.88x
Max Aperture
f/2.8
f/2.8
Min Aperture
f/16
f/16
Elements / Groups
17 / 12
16 / 12
Special Elements
1 XGM element, 3 LD elements and 2 GM elements
1 XLD, 2 LD, 3 GM aspherical
Coatings
AX Coating, BBAR-G2 Coating and Fluorine Coating
BBAR G2, fluorine coating
Diaphragm Blades
12
9
Max Magnification
0.17x
0.18x
Optical correction & RAW development
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
18cm
19cm
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
VXD linear motor
VXD
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
Physical
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Weight
570 g
440 g
Dimensions (D x L)
90 x 119 mm
75 x 102 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Filter Thread
-
67 mm
Features
Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Internal
Internal
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
1
1
Color
Black
Black
General
Launch Price
USD 1699
USD 929
Announce Date
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 1, 2025
Sensor Format
Full Frame
Full Frame