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Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A

Canon RF Autofocus

Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A

Focal length
16–50 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
305 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm
Length
77.6 mm

At a Glance

The Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A is a standard zoom for APS-C (Canon RF). It covers 16-50 mm at a constant f/2.8, a field of view equivalent to 26-80 mm on full frame. It has autofocus and weighs 305 g. Minimum focus distance is 15 cm, maximum magnification 1:4.5.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
305 g (0.67 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm at 16 mm · 29 cm at 50 mm
Max. magnification
1:4.5 at 16 mm · 1:4.8 at 50 mm
Length
77.6 mm (3.06 in)
Diameter
69.2 mm (2.72 in)
Released
October 2026

Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com

Last checked: October 14, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A fit?

The Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 26-80 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

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensTamron 16-50mm F2.8 ASigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN ContemporaryTamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXDCanon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal length16-50 mm18-50 mm17-70 mm18-45 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/4.5-6.3
Weight305 g300 g530 g130 g
Filter diameter55 mm55 mm67 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm12.1 cm19 cm20 cm
Length77.6 mm74.5 mm117.3 mm44.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesyes
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Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A: FAQ

Does the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A weigh?

The Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A weighs 305 g. It is 77.6 mm long with a diameter of 69.2 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A use?

The Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 26-80 mm in full-frame terms.

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