Tamron 16–50mm f/2.8 A lens, Sony E-mount

Tamron 16–50mm f/2.8 A lens, Sony E-mount

A fast standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors. Use it to capture wide-angle landscapes and architecture, street and travel photography, as well as portraits and close-ups. Discover our other Tamron lenses and products.

Fixed f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range

The aperture remains at f/2.8 throughout the entire 16–50 mm range. This means that exposure values do not change when zooming, and you can take photos in low light and achieve a blurred background at all focal lengths. In the Sony E-mount system, this focal length range corresponds to 24–75 mm on a full-frame camera.

Fast focusing and a short minimum focusing distance

The VXD linear motor focuses quickly in both stills and video. At the wide-angle end, the lens focuses as close as 0.15 metres, giving a maximum magnification of 1:4.5. This close-focusing capability is sufficient for capturing details and small subjects.

Main features

• A fixed f/2.8 aperture across the entire 16–50 mm zoom range.
• The focal length range corresponds to 24–75 mm on a full-frame sensor in the Sony E-mount system and covers both wide-angle and short telephoto ranges.
• The VXD linear motor focuses automatically, quickly and accurately.
• The minimum focusing distance is 0.15 m, and the maximum magnification at the wide-angle end is 1:4.5.
• The lens weighs just 305 g, so it’s easy to take with you when travelling or out and about in town.
• The moisture-resistant construction and fluorine-coated front lens can withstand varying weather conditions.
• Standard filters are compatible with a 55 mm filter thread.

Technical specifications

• Focal length: 16–50 mm
• Full-frame equivalent focal length: 24–75 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum aperture: f/16
• Lens mount: Sony E
• Drawing circle: APS-C
• Lens structure: 14 elements in 10 groups
• Focus: autofocus, VXD linear motor
• Minimum focusing distance: 15 cm
• Maximum magnification: 1:4.5 (16 mm)
• Filter thread: 55 mm
• Diameter: 64.4 mm
• Length: 79.6 mm
• Weight: 305 g