Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Announced June 24, 2021
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD is a compact, lightweight, and weather-resistant ultra-wide zoom lens that delivers impressive optical performance for APS-C cameras. While it is a versatile and highly capable tool for landscape and video work, some users may find the price point high and the lack of physical controls or image stabilization limiting.
Weighted from 22 reviewer scores
Pros
- Compact, lightweight, and portable design
- Excellent image quality and sharpness
- Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus
- Bright f/2.8 constant aperture
- Weather-resistant construction
Cons
- Significant distortion and vignetting
- High price point
- Lack of physical controls and switches
- External zoom mechanism and build concerns
- Absence of built-in image stabilization
- Launch price $820 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 11-20mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X APS-C
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 15 cm (0.25x)
- Filter thread 67mm
- Autofocus motor RXD
- Weight & size 335g · 73 x 86.2 mm (2.87 x 3.39 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 22 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 9/10
It’s a minimalist fixed f/2.8 lens with an affordable tag and optics that punch well above its price.
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I think this is a great choice for any photographer looking for an ultra wide for APS-C cameras.
- OpticalLimits 8/10
We can certainly see why Tamron lenses have become so popular lately - the image quality is impressive, and that's something that we have to recognize here first and foremost.
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The Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens provides the ultra-useful ultra-wide-angle through wide-angle focal length range in a high-performing, compact, lightweight, affordable package.
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Not everyone will want to spend over $600 for this lens, but those that do will find a lens that they will invariably enjoy, providing fast autofocus, good handling, and a very good (and consistent) optical performance.
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There are one or two other little image quality niggles that prevent me from highly recommending it at its rather high price point, but it's still really capable and enjoyable to use, so it does come recommended.
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And so I think this lens has a lot of great potential, again, for the Fuji X Series lineup.
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No two ways about it, this is an extraordinary lens. Its performance is superb, it is far lighter than it could be expected to be, it has weather sealing and the price is realistic.
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If you're in the market for an ultra wide angle zoom lens with a fast maximum aperture, then the new Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD lens should definitely be on your shopping list.
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It’s certainly not an inexpensive lens but its versatility, performance and robust, weather-resistant build quality make it a great buy at the price.
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The Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD is a good lens regardless of your camera system choice, but it's especially appealing for Canon EOS R7 owners who want a weather-protected wide zoom.
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So as you can see from the sample video footage and all the sample photos, this wide-angle Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD lens holds up extremely well. It's a very high quality optic.
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I think if you are using an APS-C sensor this is the lens series you should get yourself into because it’s affordable. It gives you great quality.
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[T]he Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 is another excellent third-party option for Fujifilm and Sony shooters.
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The compact size as well as the low weight are a great match to the X Series bodies. That, combined with the weather-sealing and a decent price, make the lens a good contender.
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To wrap up, the Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD for Canon RF is a very compelling choice for wedding filmmakers looking for an ultra wide lens that doesn't weigh down their kit.
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[T]his is a really nice option as that kind of all-rounder wide-angle zoom lens, definitely worth considering whether you're looking at putting this on something like the XS20 [...] or something like the XT5, XH2, this would be great for that kind of stuff as well.
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[...] I love this lens and I literally shot with nothing else in last two weeks. It's one of those lenses that just feels right and you can make it work in pretty much any situation.
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The conclusion: I really enjoyed using Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 lens and it'll be especially handy for APS-C users and Sony A7 IV video shooters who shoot in 4K60 on a daily basis. This lens comes highly recommended, but there is one major drawback, the price.
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I like it, I recommend it, I bought one for myself.
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Wrapping up guys, this ultra-wide zoom from Tamron, although maybe a little bit expensive at MSRP, is going to serve you really well in most situations.
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Let's summarize my thoughts on this lens: it's a very useful focal length, it's small, it's compact, and it's light, and overall it's acceptably but not exceptionally sharp.
