Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Sony DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650)
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 f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650) reaches further (50mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 15-30mm (wider) | 16-50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | n/a | 2011 |
| Af motor | USD | SSM |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Format | n/a | aps-c |
| Groups | n/a | 13 |
| Elements | n/a | 16 |
| Weight g | n/a | 577 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 72 |
| Length mm | n/a | 88.0 |
| Weather sealed | n/a | Yes |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.2 |
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 DT 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM (SAL1650)
The standard zoom for APS-C A-mount cameras, with a constant f/2.8 aperture, SSM motor and dust and moisture resistant build. It weighs about 577 g.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- SSM autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
- 72mm filter size
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavier than typical kit zooms
- No stabilization in the lens