Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD vs Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Both are Sony E wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 427 g lighter (420 g vs 847 g)
- You need more reach: 28mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 99 mm vs 137 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, interiors and real estate, travel
Pick the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 17mm at the wide end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2020 vs 2019
- Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, architecture and interiors, dramatic landscapes
Spec differences
13 differences| Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD | Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sony
|
| Focal length |
17-28mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Weight |
420 g
lighter
|
847 g
|
| Length |
99 mm
shorter
|
137 mm
|
| Diameter |
73 mm
slimmer
|
97.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
RXD
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2019
|
2020
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
A compact wide-angle zoom for Sony full-frame mirrorless with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 420 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 across the zoom
- Small and light
- Standard filter thread
Cons
- Limited zoom range
- No stabilization in the lens
Our notes
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
An f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 12-24mm. The bulbous front element prevents screw-in filters, so filters are handled at the rear or with a holder.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 at 12mm
- Linear motors for fast focus
- Strong for night-sky work
Cons
- Weighs about 847 g, heavy for a wide zoom
- No front filter thread
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