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Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A

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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
79.6 mm

At a Glance

The Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A is a standard zoom for APS-C (Sony E-Mount). It covers 16-50 mm at a constant f/2.8, a field of view equivalent to 24-75 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
79.6 mm (3.13 in)
Diameter
64.4 mm (2.54 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 Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24-75 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensTamron 16-50mm F2.8 ASony E 16-55mm F2.8 GSony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSSSony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II
Focal length16-50 mm16-55 mm16-50 mm16-50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6
Weight305 g494 g116 g107 g
Filter diameter55 mm67 mm40.5 mm40.5 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm33 cm25 cm25 cm
Length79.6 mm100 mm29.9 mm31.3 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 79.6 mm long with a diameter of 64.4 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 24-75 mm in full-frame terms.

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