Capturing the Yukon and Alaska with the Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 G2

Yoshiki Fujiwara’s Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 G2 Field Test

The ultra wide-angle zoom lens 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for Sony E-mount has just arrived. This lens is the successor to the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046). The most notable update is the extended wide-angle end—from 17mm to 16mm. While it may seem like just a 1mm difference, in ultra wide-angle photography, that 1mm makes a significant impact. It noticeably broadens the angle of view, allowing for more dynamic compositions. And the telephoto end now extends to 30mm, offering a wider range of expressions in a single lens.

Personally, I feel that this focal range alone could cover about 80% of the photography I do—it’s that versatile.

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Fujiwara is a former professional snowboarder and a photographer who is registered as a supplier to the Walt Disney Company and National Geographic. He has won various worldwide contests, including the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest. Many companies commission him to provide photos. He is active in various media, providing photos and reviews to camera and lens manufacturers, as well as to newspapers, books, and magazines. He is the first Japanese ambassador for DxO Labs and is a member of Japan Art Entertainment (JAE), a creative group.
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