Sony FE 16mm F1.8 GvsTamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
FE 16mm F1.8 G
16mm / F1.8
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16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
16-30mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 16mm F1.8 G suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight136g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
When the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-30mm in a single lens
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 16mm F1.8 G75mm long × 73.8mm diameter
- 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2101.8mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G | Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 16mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 30mm | −14mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 15cm | 19cm | −0.04m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.19× | +0.07x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 304g | 440g | −136g |
| Length | 75mm | 101.8mm | −26.8mm |
| Diameter | 73.8mm | 74.8mm | −1mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 16mm F1.8 G relative to 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 16mm F1.8 G
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16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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