Tamron A064 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E

Completing the G2 trinity, this ultra wide-angle zoom for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras features greater range, enhanced AF and a lightweight, compact build - delivering excellent image quality.

16-30mm VXD: meet the next generation 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 ultra wide-angle zoom lens

Expanding upon the success of the highly acclaimed Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046), the G2 2nd-generation emerges as an advanced 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064). While broadening the zoom range, it maintains a compact, lightweight design and delivers exceptional image quality. It features improved autofocus performance and has been updated to the latest lens design, enhancing overall operability. It’s also compatible with Tamron Lens Utility, allowing you to customize practical functions for both photography and videography. Retaining the mobility and versatility of its predecessor, the 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 unlocks new creative possibilities. Experience the unique creative expressions that only a fast, ultra wide-angle lens can offer.

Unlock new possibilities in landscape and snap photography with an expanded field-of-view
The 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 extends the zoom range from 17mm to 16mm at the wide end and from 28mm to 30mm at the longer end. This enhancement provides a broader field-of-view, offering greater freedom for creative expression. On the wide-angle side, it’s perfect for capturing powerful architectural and landscape shots, emphasizing perspective and depth. It also excels in portrait photography, incorporating the spacious backgrounds that are unique to ultra wide-angle shots. On the 30mm end, the focal length delivers a more natural angle-of-view, making it ideal for family, street and travel photography. With just this one lens, you can flexibly adapt to a variety of outdoor and cramped indoor shooting scenarios.

Lightweight, compact and built for mobility, it's perfect for travel and everyday photography and video content creation
The 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 has an expanded zoom range and introduces key upgrades including a linear motor, Connector Port and Focus Set Button. Even with these enhancements, the lens maintains the incredibly lightweight and compact design points (440g, 101.8mm in length, 67mm filter diameter) of its predecessor, ensuring excellent portability. Additionally, a component that enhances rigidity is used to optimize the balance between compactness and rigidity. The latest optical design and support for in-camera lens correction functions ensure high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Thanks to these innovations, this highly portable zoom can be used to enjoy high-quality photography and video in a variety of situations, from everyday life to travel. The internal zoom (non-extending zoom) mechanism stabilizes the centre of gravity, making handheld shooting, vlogging with a grip, capturing selfies, or gimbal use smoother than ever.

Exceptional optical performance with high resolution and rendering beautiful bokeh
Featuring construction of 16 elements in 12 groups, the 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 includes one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion), two LD (Low Dispersion), and three GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lenses to minimize chromatic and various other aberrations. This design provides sharp, high-resolution images throughout the zoom range, capturing even the finest details in landscapes (starry skies) and architecture. Another feature is the dreamy bokeh produced by the fast f/2.8 aperture. The natural bokeh in front of and behind the subject enhances the sharpness of the subject, making it possible to create impressive images even in close-up photography. The fast aperture also enables low-light shooting without excessively high ISO settings, thereby delivering clear, noise-free images even in dim lighting conditions. The BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating reduces ghosting and flare in backlit situations, providing clear, sharp images.

High-speed, high-precision AF to quietly capture all the action
The AF drive uses Tamron’s fastest and most precise VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism. It excels at tracking fast-moving subjects, making it ideal for skateboarding, dance performances and other dynamic scenes. With exceptional subject tracking, this zoom captures fast action with reliability. The quiet operation also makes it perfect for concerts, weddings and other noise-sensitive environments, ensuring smooth performance for both stills and video shooting.

Versatile close-up photography, ideal for tabletop and indoor shots
With an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m at the ultra-wide end and 0.3m at the longer end, this lens provides impressive close-up results with its maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.4–1:7. The short working distance (approx. 7–18cm) makes it perfect for tabletop and indoor photography, even in tight spaces. Take advantage of the expansive perspective for dramatic compositions or get up close to create stunning subject isolation with beautifully blurred backgrounds, thanks to the fast f/2.8 aperture. Explore the unique and amazing world of ultra wide-angle close-up photography.

Compatible with Tamron Lens Utility Software
The 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 is compatible with the dedicated Tamron Lens Utility software (for PC and Android OS) that was developed in-house by Tamron. Tamron Lens Utility for mobile is especially useful for outdoor shooting. This software enables you to assign practical functions to the lens for both video and still photography using a PC, smartphone or tablet, eliminating the need for traditional video equipment. Designed to be intuitive and easy to use, Tamron Lens Utility increases lens functionality and elevates your creative experience. The PC version also allows you to update your lens firmware. Additional key features of the 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 include Astro Focus Lock (Astro FC-L) supporting precise astrophotography (the focal point will automatically be fixed at infinity) and Select AF/MF making operation easier (when shooting scenes that require frequent use of AF/MF switching).

Comfortable ergonomic design for ease of use
Tamron’s engineers carefully considered the structure and all key parts right down to the finest details, resulting in an enhanced design that updates both operation and ergonomic considerations. The surface of the lens exterior is shiny and glossy black. Improved abrasion resistance makes the lens harder to scratch and resists fingerprints. The material on the zoom and focus rings are also updated to offer better grip performance with deeper grooves. The smoothly curved, glossy surface of the brand ring creates a dignified appearance with a design that signifies functional beauty and high quality. The smooth ring operation featured on the 90mm f/2.8 MACRO (Model F072) is inherited and offers the enhanced ring torque with comfortable resistance from the zoom and focus ring. Compared to the 1st-generation, operation is further refined. By carefully choosing the right material in the internal mechanism, adjustments are now smoother and more precise, allowing for effortless, accurate control over focus and zoom.

Unified 67mm filter size
Nearly all Tamron mirrorless lenses have a 67mm filter size. This allows you to use the same filter among a wide range of lenses. PL and ND filters are typically expensive, so sharing saves money. Additionally, this eliminates the need to search for caps with different diameters when switching lenses. All lenses in this series are compact, lightweight and extremely portable, making it easier when carrying multiple lenses at the same time.

Complete G2 trinity
With the release of the 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 ultra wide-angle zoom, the fast G2 trinity is now complete, alongside the standard zoom 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 (Model A063) and 70-180mm f/2.8 G2 (Model A065) telephoto zoom. Together, these lenses cover the extremely versatile 16mm to 180mm range, making them ideal for virtually any scene. All three lenses share a 67mm filter diameter, ensuring portability and convenience. Even when carried together, their total weight is just 1.8kg minimizing fatigue during extended shoots. Plus, with a constant fast f/2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range, they deliver consistent high image quality in any situation and allow pinpoint subject isolation. Experience the perfect blend of performance and functionality, making professional-level photography more accessible than ever.

Model A064 - 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras
Filter diameter: 67mm
Minimum focus distance: 0.19m (wide) / 0.3m (tele)
Length: 101.8mm
Weight: 440g
Mount compatible: Sony E-Mount


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