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Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 Di III-A VXD vs Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

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Optics
Focal Length
16-50mm
28-300mm
Zoom Ratio
3.13x
10.7x
Max Aperture
f/2.8
f/4
Min Aperture
f/16
f/22
Elements / Groups
14 / 10
20 / 13
Special Elements
GM aspherical and LD elements
XLD, LD, Aspherical
Coatings
BBAR-G2 Coating, Fluorine coating
BBAR-G2, Fluorine
Diaphragm Blades
7
9
Max Magnification
0.25x
0.36x
Optical correction & RAW development
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
15cm
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
305 g
610 g
Dimensions (D x L)
64 x 80 mm
77 x 126 mm
Filter Thread
55 mm
67 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Features
Image Stabilization
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
0
1
Color
Black
Black
Zoom Method
-
Rotary
General
Announce Date
Oct 14, 2026
Jul 31, 2024
Sensor Format
APS-C
Full Frame
Launch Price
-
USD 899