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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
- 11-20mm
- f/2.8
- Wide Zoom
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Quick answer
An APS-C ultra-wide zoom for Sony E with a constant f/2.8 aperture, giving about 16.5-30mm equivalent. It uses a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact
- Takes screw-in filters
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization
Verdict
It is a fast wide zoom for Sony APS-C bodies, popular with creators.
About this lens
Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD: a full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 11-20mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras, with quiet motor-driven autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD?
- Landscape
- Vlogging
- Interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 11–20mm | 84–117.1° | 94.5–126.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 17–30mm | 61.9–95° | 71.6–105.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What full-frame equivalent does it provide?
Roughly 16.5-30mm on a full-frame equivalent basis, a wide-angle range suited to landscapes and vlogging.
Does the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD use filters?
Yes. It has a 67mm front filter thread, so standard screw-in filters fit.
Is the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD for full-frame?
No. Di III-A lenses are made for APS-C cameras, so using it on full frame would force a crop.
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