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TAMRON 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 vs Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

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Optics
Focal Length
16-30mm
28-300mm
Zoom Ratio
1.88x
10.7x
Max Aperture
f/2.8
f/4
Min Aperture
f/16
f/22
Elements / Groups
16 / 12
20 / 13
Special Elements
1 XLD, 2 LD, 3 GM aspherical
XLD, LD, Aspherical
Coatings
BBAR G2, fluorine coating
BBAR-G2, Fluorine
Diaphragm Blades
9
9
Max Magnification
0.18x
0.36x
Optical correction & RAW development
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
19cm
19cm
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
VXD
VXD linear motor
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
Focus Method
-
Internal
Physical
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Weight
440 g
610 g
Dimensions (D x L)
75 x 102 mm
77 x 126 mm
Filter Thread
67 mm
67 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Features
Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Internal
Rotary
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
1
1
Color
Black
Black
General
Launch Price
USD 929
USD 899
Announce Date
Jul 1, 2025
Jul 31, 2024
Sensor Format
Full Frame
Full Frame