Tamron Di III A062 40mm
This compact 20-40mm f/2.8 zoom for Sony E delivers constant f/2.8 brightness, VXD linear motor autofocus, and full weather sealing in a 363g body. Its flexible wide-to-standard range and 6.7-inch minimum focus distance make it a versatile travel option that outshines its budget score. It’s best suited for vloggers and hybrid shooters who need a light, sealed lens for all-day handheld video and quick street scenes.
Focal length 20-40mm
Aperture 22
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 365 g
af type VXD Linear Motor
lens type zoom
64 Overall Score
Price $699
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong versatility (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong social proof (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 40 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD Linear Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 170 |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III A062 40mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20-40mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 365 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | VXD Linear Motor | HLA | STM | linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III A062 40mm | 98.3 | 15.7 | 78.6 | 45.2 | 64.9 | 24.4 | 63.5 | 73 | 69.5 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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