Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A Lens
Key features:
- Standard Zoom from a Wide 16mm — Landscapes, Group Shots, and Beyond All with One Lens
- Lightweight and Compact Design — Your Essential “Go-To Zoom”
- Fast F2.8 Aperture Produces Expressive Bokeh and Rendering
- High-Speed, High-Precision AF Captures Every Scene Quietly
- Perfect for Travel and Everyday Video Shooting
- Close-Up Discovery — Adding Joy to Your Day-to-Day
- Refined Lens Design — “Toned Profile Next”
- Protective Features (Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating)
The 16-50mm F2.8 covers a highly practical focal range2 from a wide-angle to mid-telephoto. Starting at 16mm, it captures everything from expansive landscapes, architecture, and group shots like family photos in confined spaces to casual snapshots. While maintaining a constant fast F2.8 aperture, the lens remains remarkably lightweight and compact at just 79.6mm (3.2in) long, a mere 305g (10.8oz),3 and a φ55mm filter size. Combined with high structural rigidity, it is the essential “Go-To Zoom” for everyday carry.
16mm f/5.6 1/50 sec ISO 160 Camera: Nikon Z50 II
50mm f/2.8 1/640 sec ISO 100 Camera: Sony α6700
The fast F2.8 aperture delivers a beautiful combination of soft bokeh and high rendering capability, while enabling faster shutter speeds in low-light settings — perfect even as a first interchangeable lens. The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism delivers high-speed, high-precision tracking, effortlessly keeping pace with the erratic and spontaneous movements of children and pets. Furthermore, an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.15m (6in) at the wide end expands your creative options. Packed with advanced features in a highly mobile body, this 16-50mm F2.8 fulfills your daily passion for both still and video shooting.
1 A: For APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras
2 A full-frame equivalent of 24-75mm for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z mount and FUJIFILM X mount, and 25.6-80mm for CANON RF mount.
3 Length and weight are for Sony E-mount lens.
50mm f/2.8 1/800 sec ISO 100 Camera: Nikon Z50 II
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50mm f/2.8 1/800 sec ISO 100 Camera: Nikon Z50 II
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Perfect for Travel and Everyday Video Shooting
The 16-50mm F2.8 excels in video shooting, making it ideal for lifestyle clips and travel vlogs (vlogging). The 16mm wide end allows selfie shots while including the background. Its silent AF and excellent balance when mounted on a gimbal or shooting grip ensure a comfortable recording experience. The Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount versions support TAMRON Lens UtilityTM, 3,4 allowing users to assign practical functions for videography.
16mm f/2.8 1/100 sec ISO 200 Camera: Canon R10
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3 The CANON RF mount version currently supports only fi rmware updates (as of September 2026).
4 The FUJIFILM X mount version is incompatible with TAMRON Lens Utility.