Tamron Di II AFB016S700 16-300mm
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 f/3.5
- Mount Sony A
- Stabilization
- Weight g 535
- Af type Piezo Drive
- 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 | f/3.5 |
| 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 | Piezo Drive |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di II AFB016S700 16-300mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon L-series RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM | Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-300mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 24-70mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | 2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 535 | 615 | 726 | 413 | 805 | 415 |
| AF Type | Piezo Drive | HLA | STM | Autofocus | Nano USM | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di II AFB016S700 16-300mm | 54.4 | 74.2 | 45.5 | 66.9 | 71 | 76.4 | 63.5 | 99.6 | 55.6 | 81.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.4 | 83.8 | 58.9 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.4 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.2 | 51.5 | 81.3 | 97.1 | 70.7 | 0 | 98.9 | 74.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.4 | 77.2 | 74.2 | 70.8 | 91.3 | 70.7 | 0 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 99.5 |
| Canon L-series RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Compare | 94.6 | 85.7 | 45.4 | 44 | 95.5 | 83.2 | 30.1 | 80.7 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 Compare | 86.8 | 96.4 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.8 | 96.2 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 65.1 | 81.2 |
