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
77 Overall Score
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Performance
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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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-300mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 535 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | Piezo Drive | HLA | STM | linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di II AFB016S700 16-300mm | 54.5 | 74.9 | 45.6 | 66.9 | 70.9 | 76.9 | 63.5 | 99.6 | 65.5 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
