New Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Leaks

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Tamron is set to release a new wide-angle zoom lens: the 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, for both Nikon Z and Sony E-mount users. A few leaked images and specs have already surfaced, and from the looks of it, this lens is shaping up to be a solid update to the well-liked 17-28mm f/2.8. The new version expands the zoom range slightly while keeping the fast f/2.8 aperture and a compact build, weighing 450 grams. It’s fully weather-sealed and supports Tamron Lens Utility, meaning you can customise focus behavior and other functions via USB-C.

Inside, the lens features 16 elements in 12 groups, a 9-blade aperture, and Tamron’s top-tier VXD linear motor, which promises fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus. It doesn’t have built-in stabilization, but that’s not a dealbreaker on most mirrorless bodies. The minimum focusing distance is 19cm, so you can get fairly creative with close-up wide-angle shots. It also accepts 67mm filters, which matches several other Tamron lenses and helps keep your kit streamlined.

If this new lens launches alongside Tamron’s existing 28-75mm f/2.8 G2, users would now have a matched pair covering everything from 16mm to 75mm. No official release date yet, but with leaks picking up, an announcement likely isn’t far off.

You can see more details and leaked images on Sonyalpharumor’s website here