Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*vsTamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
16-35mm / F4
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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
11-20mm / F2.8
17-30mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight183g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*98.5mm long × 78mm diameter
- 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD86.2mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 11mm | +5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 20mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 15cm | +0.13m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.25× | −0.06x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 518g | 335g | +183g |
| Length | 98.5mm | 86.2mm | +12.3mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 73mm | +5mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2021 | −7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* relative to 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
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