Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
| Spec | DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM | SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-50mm (wider) | 17-50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 13 | n/a |
| Af motor | SSM | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | n/a |
| Weight g | 577 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | 67 |
| Length mm | 88.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.27 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | n/a |
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 AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF): an APS-C fast standard zoom lens with a 17-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. A bright standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs with ...