Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2vsZEISS Batis 2.8/18
16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
16-30mm / F2.8
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Batis 2.8/18
18mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-30mm in a single lens
When the Batis 2.8/18 suits you better
- Weight110g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2101.8mm long × 74.8mm diameter
- Batis 2.8/1895mm long × 100mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 18mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 30mm | 18mm | +12mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 25cm | −0.06m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.10× | +0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 440g | 330g | +110g |
| Length | 101.8mm | 95mm | +6.8mm |
| Diameter | 74.8mm | 100mm | −25.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 77mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2016 | +8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 relative to Batis 2.8/18.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Batis 2.8/18
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