Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL1635Z2)
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 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL1635Z2) reaches further (35mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL1635Z2) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 15-30mm (wider) | 16-35mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | n/a | 2015 |
| Af motor | USD | SSM |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 13 |
| Elements | n/a | 17 |
| Weight g | n/a | 873 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 77 |
| Length mm | n/a | 114.0 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.24 |
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...
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II (SAL1635Z2)
The second version of Sony's Zeiss wide zoom for A-mount, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and SSM focusing. It weighs about 873 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- SSM autofocus
- Revised optics over the first version
- Close focus of 0.28 m
Cons
- Heavy at about 873 g
- No stabilization (camera-based only)