Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD vs 16-50mm f/2.8 A
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Pick the 16-50mm f/2.8 A if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 20mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 50mm vs 40mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.17 m
Spec differences
10 differences| 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | 16-50mm f/2.8 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
20-40mm
|
16-50mm
|
| Diameter |
74.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
larger
|
0.22×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, max aperture, image stabilization, weather sealing, released. Show all
- Brand
- Tamron both
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
- Released
- 2026 both
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