Tamron 12-20mm F2.8vsTamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
12-20mm F2.8
12-20mm / F2.8
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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 12-20mm F2.8 suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Weight135g lighter, so easier to carry
- 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
- 12-20mm F2.8121.3mm long × 90mm diameter
- 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2103.9mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 | Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 16mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 20mm | 30mm | −10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 19cm | −0.01m |
| Weight | 585g | 450g | +135g |
| Length | 121.3mm | 103.9mm | +17.4mm |
| Diameter | 90mm | 74.8mm | +15.2mm |
| Filter size | — | 67mm | No data |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 12-20mm F2.8 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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12-20mm F2.8
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16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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