Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II 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 II reaches further (35mm vs 20mm).
| Spec | FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II | 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 | 2023 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 547.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | n/a |
| Length mm | 111.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 87.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.22 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.32 | n/a |
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
A redesigned f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom from Sony that is lighter and smaller than the first GM, at about 547 g. It uses four XD linear motors and has an aperture ring.
Pros
- Compact for an f/2.8 wide zoom
- XD linear motors for fast autofocus
- 82mm filter thread
Cons
- No built-in stabilization
- Still a sizeable lens at about 547 g
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