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
72 Overall Score
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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 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-300mm | 16-300mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 70-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E | Canon RF | L-Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 535 | 615 | 495 | 413 | 59 | 1045 |
| AF Type | Piezo Drive | HLA | STM | Autofocus | AF-S | XD Linear Motors |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di II AFB016S700 16-300mm | 54.7 | 75 | 44.3 | 67.3 | 69.6 | 77 | 34.7 | 99.6 | 65.1 | 80.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.7 | 84.3 | 57.9 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 0 | 99.6 | 83 | 99.1 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.2 | 77.4 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 0 | 77.4 | 88 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 77.9 | 73.9 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 0 | 95.7 | 75.3 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 83.1 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 90.8 | 33.5 | 33.1 | 87.1 | 83.8 | 83.1 | 79.4 | 94.8 | 80.5 |
