Tamron Di III A064 30mm

★★★★☆ 3.8 (21)

Its constant f/2.8 aperture, VXD linear motor for silent autofocus, and weather-sealed 440g build make it a compact yet capable wide zoom for Sony E full-frame. The expanded 16mm focal length pairs with BBAR-G2 coating to reduce flare, while TAMRON Lens Utility software allows custom button customization. Best for landscape and astro photographers who need a lightweight, fast-aperture zoom with quick, quiet AF for action scenes.

Focal length 16-30mm
Aperture 16
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 440 g
af type VXD
lens type zoom
Tamron Di III A064 30mm lens
63 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong macro (84th percentile) 84th
  • Strong build (72th percentile) 72th
  • Strong optical (71th percentile) 71th
  • Strong versatility (71th percentile) 71th

Cons

  • Below average social proof (24th percentile)

What owners think

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Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.5
Bokeh 44.8
Build 72.4
Macro 83.7
Optical 70.9
Aperture 49.5
Versatility 70.7
Social Proof 24.3
Stabilization 36

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type zoom
Focal Length Min 16
Focal Length Max 30
Elements 16
Groups 12
Coating Fluorine Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture 16
Min Aperture 2.8
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9

Build

Mount Sony E
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs
Filter Thread 67

AF & Stabilization

AF Type VXD
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 190
Max Magnification 1:5.4

vs Competition

Spec Tamron Di III A064 30mm 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 Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime
Focal Length 16-30mm 16-300mm 28-400mm 50-200mm 13mm 50mm
Max Aperture 16 f/3.5 f/4 f/2.8 f/1.4 f/1.8
Mount Sony E Sony E Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Sony E Sony E
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true false false
Weight (g) 440 615 726 655 415 369
AF Type VXD HLA STM linear motor STM STM
Lens Type zoom zoom zoom telephoto Wide-Angle Wide-Angle
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Tamron Di III A064 30mm 54.544.872.483.770.949.570.724.336
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.584.35985.998.976.999.67899.1
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare 86.977.851.681.39771.298.983.198.3
Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare 98.386.155.323.195.983.788.365.996.4
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare 86.996.642.189.482.696.434.27481.3
Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare 86.996.163.795.639.692.834.250.281.3

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$16,411 1 offers across 1 retailers
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Usage Scores

Macro (68.1)Overall (62.9)Budget (58)Street (55.5)Travel (60)Portrait (52.1)Landscape (65.1)Professional (67.3)Video Cinema (56.4)Wildlife Sports (54.6)

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