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Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
89 PixelMeter Score 6 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Compact, lightweight, and portable design
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus system
  • Sharp image quality with a constant f/2.8 aperture
  • Versatile focal range suitable for various subjects
  • Durable build with weather sealing
Cons Cons
  • Softness in corners and significant distortion at the wide end
  • Presence of chromatic aberration and color fringing
  • Lack of physical controls and image stabilization
  • Mediocre flare and bokeh performance

Launch price Launch price $529–$549
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 16-50mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 15.2–29.2 cm (0.22x)
Filter thread Filter thread 55mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Weight & size Weight & size 306.2g (10.8 oz) · 64.4 x 79.9 mm (2.54 x 3.15 in)

Announcement date Announcement date October 14, 2026
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $529–$549
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 10

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 16mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 50mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 84° - 4°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 15.2–29.2 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.22x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 306.2g (10.8 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 64.4mm (2.54 in)
Length Length 79.9mm (3.15 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 55mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None