Tamron Di III F051 24mm
A 24mm focal length combined with 1:2 macro and a 4.7-inch minimum focus distance yields dramatic wide-angle close-ups, in a 215g weather-sealed body with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Fluorine Coating and moisture-resistant construction enhance outdoor durability without sacrificing portability. This lens suits Sony full-frame shooters who need environmental macro shots, product photography, or creative close-ups in tight spaces.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
Price dropped to $199, which is nice. Score tanked to 59 thanks to stronger rivals. Only worth it if you catch a sale and have zero wiggle room in your budget.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 24 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | OSD |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 119 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
The budget superzoom field just got crowded. The Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS and Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD now lead the pack with sharper optics and faster AF. Nikon's NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR and the Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 also push this lens further down the list. Even the aging Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM holds its own. This lens now fights for scraps at the bottom of the top tier.
| Spec | Tamron Di III F051 24mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24mm | 16-300mm | 55-200mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon F | L-Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 215 | 615 | 255 | 413 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | OSD | HLA | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | telephoto | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III F051 24mm | 54.9 | 15.8 | 89.3 | 90.9 | 67.5 | 24.5 | 34.1 | 78 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $199 on the low end, this lens finally makes sense. The old $249 floor felt like a tax on beginners. Now you can grab it for under two bills and get a solid starter zoom. The high end still hits $368, which is less exciting, but the new entry price changes the math. If you shop smart and snag a deal, the value proposition flips from "meh" to "worth a look."
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$346
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$368
Price History
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Verdict
A price drop can't fix everything. The new $199 starting point helps, but a 59 score tells the real story. Better glass from Sigma, Tamron, and Nikon leaves this lens feeling dated. If you find it on deep discount and just need reach on a tight budget, maybe. Otherwise, spend a little more and get a modern superzoom that doesn't feel like a compromise.
