Tamron Di II AFB016S700
An 18.8x zoom covering 16-300mm on APS-C Sony A-mount bodies gives this lens unique versatility, further aided by Vibration Compensation and Piezo Drive autofocus. Its 1:2.9 macro capability and included lens hood add practical value in a 535g package. This lens is best for travel and hobbyist photographers seeking a single, affordable solution for wide-angle to telephoto with macro shooting.
About This Lens
An 18.8x zoom covering 16-300mm on APS-C Sony A-mount bodies gives this lens unique versatility, further aided by Vibration Compensation and Piezo Drive autofocus. Its 1:2.9 macro capability and included lens hood add practical value in a 535g package. This lens is best for travel and hobbyist photographers seeking a single, affordable solution for wide-angle to telephoto with macro shooting.
- Focal length 16-300mm
- Max aperture 6.3
- Mount Sony A
- Stabilization
- Weight g 535
- Af type STM
- Lens type macro
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Coating | multiple layers of coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony A |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di II AFB016S700 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-300mm | 16-300mm | 15-35mm | 56mm | 55mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 6.3 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 535 | 1089 | 840 | 171 | 280 | 413 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | Nano USM | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di II AFB016S700 | 86 | 51.7 | 46.5 | 66.2 | 71.4 | 52.2 | 63.8 | 99.7 | 57.2 | 79.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.3 | 94.4 | 33.8 | 84.5 | 98.9 | 94.5 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.6 | 99.1 |
| Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Compare | 94.1 | 80.1 | 43.8 | 70.1 | 90.3 | 77.6 | 80.3 | 76.6 | 89.6 | 96.5 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 86 | 92 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 86 | 94.4 | 73.1 | 94.5 | 51.1 | 94.5 | 80.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 70.1 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 91.4 | 63.3 | 0 | 95.9 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
