Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 vs 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Both are Nikon Z wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 12-20mm f/2.8 if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2025
Pick the 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if
- You need more reach: 30mm vs 20mm at the long end
Spec differences
9 differences| 12-20mm f/2.8 | 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
12-20mm
|
16-30mm
|
| Diameter |
90 mm
|
74.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.18 m
closer
|
0.19 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
0.19×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
12
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 12 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Released |
2026
|
2025
|
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Brand
- Tamron both
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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