Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD goes wider (11mm vs 16mm).
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM reaches further (35mm vs 20mm).
| Spec | FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 16-35mm | 11-20mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2017 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 680.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | n/a |
| Length mm | 121.6 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | n/a |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony's first f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 16-35mm at a constant aperture. It takes 82mm front filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- 82mm screw-in filter thread
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Weighs about 680 g, heavier than the GM II
- No stabilization in the lens
Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
An APS-C ultra-wide zoom for Sony E with a constant f/2.8 aperture, giving about 16.5-30mm equivalent. It uses a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact
- Takes screw-in filters
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization