Tamron Di II AFB016S700 16-300mm
An 18.8x zoom covering 16-300mm on APS-C Sony A-mount bodies gives this lens unique versatility, further aided by Vibration Compensation and Piezo Drive autofocus. Its 1:2.9 macro capability and included lens hood add practical value in a 535g package. This lens is best for travel and hobbyist photographers seeking a single, affordable solution for wide-angle to telephoto with macro shooting.
Focal length 16-300mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Sony A
stabilization Yes
Weight 535 g
af type Piezo Drive
lens type macro
76 Overall Score
Price R$0
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What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Coating | multiple layers of coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony A |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Piezo Drive |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di II AFB016S700 16-300mm | Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-300mm | 28-70mm | 16-300mm | 16-85mm | 28-200mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | 2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony A | Canon RF | Sony E | Nikon F | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 535 | 495 | 615 | 59 | 413 | 298 |
| AF Type | Piezo Drive | STM | HLA | AF-S | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di II AFB016S700 16-300mm | 55.1 | 78 | 44.1 | 67.5 | 69.6 | 79.9 | 64.3 | 99.6 | 65.6 | 80.7 |
| Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro Compare | 86 | 88.2 | 67 | 77.7 | 84.5 | 86 | 98.6 | 77.4 | 52.9 | 98.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.6 | 57.6 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 78.1 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 78 | 98.5 | 59.9 | 64.2 | 79.9 | 81.4 | 94.2 | 88.1 | 92.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.8 | 73.5 | 71.7 | 90.9 | 74.5 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.7 | 99.4 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86 | 94.7 | 70.8 | 98.4 | 74.9 | 96.8 | 0 | 34 | 33.4 | 80.7 |
