
Canon RF Autofocus
Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
- Focal length
- 11–20 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 340 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 15 cm
- Length
- 84 mm
At a Glance
On Canon RF APS-C cameras, this ultra-wide zoom gives an equivalent focal length of 18-32 mm. The aperture is f/2.8 throughout, and at 340 g the lens is compact. A magnification of 1:4 at a 15 cm minimum focus distance allows close-ups. Landscape, architecture, interiors and astrophotography are typical uses of the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Night sky
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 11 mm
- Max. focal length
- 20 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 340 g (0.75 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 15 cm at 11 mm · 24 cm at 20 mm
- Max. magnification
- 1:4 at 11 mm · 1:7.7 at 20 mm
- Length
- 84 mm (3.31 in)
- Diameter
- 73 mm (2.87 in)
- Released
- December 2024
Manufacturer data: tamron-americas.com, tamron.com, tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD fit?
The Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 18-32 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Canon RF cameras
Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.
| Lens | Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD | Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 11-20 mm | 10-18 mm | 10-18 mm | 10-20 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4.5-6.3 | f/4 |
| Weight | 340 g | 270 g | 150 g | 570 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | 49 mm | – |
| Min. focus distance | 15 cm | 11.6 cm | 8.6 cm | 25 cm |
| Length | 84 mm | 62 mm | 44.9 mm | 112 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | yes | yes |
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Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD: FAQ
Does the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD has autofocus.
Does the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD have image stabilization?
No, the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD weigh?
The Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD weighs 340 g. It is 84 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD use?
The Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD a full-frame lens?
No, the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 18-32 mm in full-frame terms.
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