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Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens Compared to the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens
| Specifications | Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2018 | 2017 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 18/13 | 16/13 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 110° 32' - 71° 35' | 107° – 63° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 39.2 oz (1110g) | 24 oz (680g) |
| Actual Weight | 38.5 oz (1090g) | 24 oz (680g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.1 oz (30g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 38.5 oz (1090g) | 25.1 oz (710g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.87 x 5.71” (98.4 x 145mm) | 3.48 x 4.79” (88.5 x 121.6mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.88 x 6.07” (98 x 154.3mm) | 3.49 x 5” (88.6 x 127.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 6.07” (154.3mm) | 5.56” (141.3mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / N | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.56” (14.2mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.88 x 0” (98.5 x 0mm) | 4.22 x 1.23” (107.1 x 31.3mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.07 - 6.07” (154.3 - 154.3mm) | 5.95 - 6.51” (151.1 - 165.3mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.5” / 1.18” (12.8mm / 29.9mm) | 0.74” / 0.98” (18.8mm / 24.9mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | USD | SSM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 113° | 112° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.02” (280mm) | 11.02” (280mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 9.8” / 10.35” (249mm / 263mm) | 10.24” / 11.22” (260mm / 285mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.20x | 0.19x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 60° | 59° |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / Integrated | Y / ALC-SH149 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4.5 / | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | / | Y / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 15mm = 2.07' 18mm = 2.39' 20mm = 2.62' 24mm = 3.08' 30mm = 3.68' |
16mm = 2.13' 20mm = 2.55' 24mm = 3.03' 28mm = 3.5' 35mm = 4.18' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 15mm = 631mm 18mm = 729mm 20mm = 799mm 24mm = 940mm 30mm = 1122mm |
16mm = 648mm 20mm = 778mm 24mm = 924mm 28mm = 1066mm 35mm = 1274mm |
| Review | Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens |
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