Tamron Fujifilm X mount Ultra-wide zoom
Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
Quick answer
The Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 16-50mm at f/2.8 for the Fujifilm X mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- APS-C (24–75mm equiv.)
- 36 Fujifilm X cameras
- Focal
- 16–50mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8–16
- Weight
- 305g
- Filter
- 55mm
- Min focus
- 0.15m
What 16-50mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 24–75mm
- 32.2–84.1° 27–73.7° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 16mm (and 50mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorTamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 16-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.15 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.22×
Physical
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 305 g
- Diameter
- 64.4 mm
General
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Fujifilm X
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Released
- 2026
Specification source: tamron.com
What can you shoot with the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A?
At 16-50mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A use?
It uses the Fujifilm X mount, so it fits Fujifilm X cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A?
It zooms across 16-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 16-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–75mm on full frame, with a 27–73.7° horizontal and 32.2–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A fit?
Any Fujifilm X-mount camera, including Fujifilm X-A2, Fujifilm X-A3, Fujifilm X-A5, Fujifilm X-E1, and Fujifilm X-E2 and 31 more.
Alternatives for Fujifilm X from other brands
All Fujifilm X lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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