Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD goes wider (15mm vs 16mm).
- Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM reaches further (50mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM | SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-50mm | 15-30mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | n/a |
| Af motor | SSM | USD |
| Elements | 16 | n/a |
| Weight g | 577 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 88.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | n/a |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
This 16-50mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD: a full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 15-30mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and arch...