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Certified Keeper Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8
88 PixelMeter Score 20 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast and reliable autofocus
  • Lightweight and portable build
  • Excellent sharpness and image quality
  • Feature-rich design with customizable controls
  • Competitive pricing compared to rivals
Cons Cons
  • Lack of front filter threads due to fixed hood
  • Corner softness at various focal lengths
  • Presence of optical distortion and vignetting
  • Complexity of advanced features

Launch price Launch price $1,699
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 12-20mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 18–28.2 cm (0.17x)
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor VXD
Weight & size Weight & size 570g (1 lb 4.1 oz) · 90 x 119 mm (3.54 x 4.69 in)

Announcement date Announcement date July 15, 2026
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,699
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series Di III

Elements Elements 17
Groups Groups 12
Special elements Special elements 1 XGM, 3 GM, 1 XLD, 3 LD
Coatings Coatings AX Coating, BBAR-G2 Coating
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 12mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 20mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 12

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 121° - 58°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor VXD
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 18–28.2 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.17x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 570g (1 lb 4.1 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 90mm (3.54 in)
Length Length 119mm (4.69 in)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood Integrated flower-shaped, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported