Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD vs 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Both are Sony E wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD if
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, interiors and real estate, travel
Pick the 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 17mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 30mm vs 28mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2019
Spec differences
7 differences| 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD | 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
17-28mm
|
16-30mm
|
| Weight |
420 g
lighter
|
440 g
|
| Length |
99 mm
|
101.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
73 mm
|
74.8 mm
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
RXD
|
VXD
|
| Released |
2019
|
2025
|
11 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, max aperture, filter thread, min focus distance, max magnification, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Brand
- Tamron both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.19 m both
- Max magnification
- 0.19× both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes 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
Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD vs Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
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wider (12mm) vs 407 g lighter
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185 g lighter vs more reach (30mm)