Sony E 16mm F2.8vsTamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
E 16mm F2.8
16mm / F2.8
24mm equiv.
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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 E 16mm F2.8 suits you better
- Weight268g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 11-20mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- E 16mm F2.822.5mm long × 62mm diameter
- 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD86.2mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 16mm F2.8 | Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 11mm | +5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 20mm | −4mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 24cm | 15cm | +0.09m |
| Max magnification | 0.08× | 0.25× | −0.17x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 67g | 335g | −268g |
| Length | 22.5mm | 86.2mm | −63.7mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 73mm | −11mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 67mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2021 | −11year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 16mm F2.8 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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E 16mm F2.8
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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
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