A064S | Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for SONY E
Key Features
- Next-Generation Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom
Evolution of the G2 series with a broader 16–30 mm range and constant F/2.8 aperture - Expanded Field of View
Perfect for landscapes and environmental portraiture - Lightweight and Mobile
Ideal for travel, street and everyday content creation - Outstanding Optical Performance
High resolution across the frame and beautiful bokeh - Fast, Quiet Autofocus
High-precision VXD linear motor for both photography and videography - Versatile Close-Up Capability
Minimum object distance of 0.19 m at 16 mm and 0.3 m at 30 mm - Customisable via Tamron Lens Utility™
Tailor focus-limiter and other practical functions - Ergonomic Design
Improved grip textures on zoom and focus rings; unified φ67 mm filter size - Complete G2 Trinity (“Daisangen”)
Joins the 28–75 mm F/2.8 G2 and 70–180 mm F/2.8 G2 to cover 16–180 mm
Completing the G2 trinity, this ultra wide-angle zoom features greater range, enhanced AF, and a lightweight, compact build—delivering excellent image quality.
Evolution of the G2: Meet the Next Generation 16-30mm F2.8 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. In addition, 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 F2.8 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 F2.8 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 F2.8 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/15.5oz, 101.8mm/4in length,1 φ67mm filter diameter) of its predecessor, ensuring excellent portability. Additionally, a component that enhances rigidity is used to optimize the balance between compactness and rigidity.
Moreover, the latest optical design and support for in-camera lens correction functions2 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.
Furthermore, the internal zoom (non-extending zoom) mechanism stabilizes the center of gravity, making handheld shooting, vlogging with a grip, capturing selfies, or gimbal use smoother than ever.
Exceptional Optical Performance with High Resolution, Capturing the Finest Details of Landscapes and Architecture, and Rendering Beautiful Bokeh
Featuring construction of 16 elements in 12 groups, the 16-30mm F2.8 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 F2.8 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.
Additionally, 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 (7.5in) at the ultra-wide end and 0.3m (11.8in) 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/2.8-7.1in) 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 F2.8 aperture. Explore the unique and amazing world of ultra wide-angle close-up photography.
Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility™ Software
The 16-30mm F2.8 G2 is compatible with the dedicated TAMRON Lens Utility software (for PC and Android™ 3 OS) that was developed in-house by TAMRON.4 TAMRON Lens Utility for mobile is especially useful for outdoor shooting.
This software enables you to assign practical functions5 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.6
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, “Daisangen”
With the release of the 16-30mm F2.8 G2 ultra wide-angle zoom, the fast G2 trinity, “Daisangen” is now complete,7 alongside the standard zoom 28-75mm F2.8 G2 (Model A063) and 70-180mm F2.8 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 (63.5oz),¹ minimizing fatigue during extended shoots. Plus, with a constant fast F2.8 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.
7 For Nikon Z mount, available only with 16-30mm F2.8 G2 and 28-75mm F2.8 G2 as of June, 2025.
What is Daisangen?
The term "Daisangen" originates from the game of mahjong, where it refers to a winning hand made by collecting three sets of dragon tiles. Drawing from this concept, the photography industry uses the term "Daisangen lenses" in Japan to describe a set of three zoom lenses—a wide-angle, a standard, and a telephoto—all featuring a constant F2.8 aperture throughout their zoom range.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | A064 |
| Focal Length | 16–30 mm |
| Maximum Aperture | F/2.8 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 107° 2′–71° 35′ (full-frame) |
| Optical Construction | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Minimum Object Distance | 0.19 m (16 mm) / 0.3 m (30 mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:5.4 (wide) / 1:7 (tele) |
| Filter Size | φ67 mm |
| Max. Diameter | φ74.8 mm |
| Length* | 101.8 mm (Sony) / 103.9 mm (Nikon) |
| Weight | 440 g (Sony) / 450 g (Nikon) |
| Aperture Blades | 9 (circular diaphragm) |
| Minimum Aperture | F/16 |
| Standard Accessories | Hood, front cap, rear cap |
| Mounts | Sony E-mount / Nikon Z-mount |
