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16-50mm F2.8 A
6-Year Limited Warranty
Your lens purchase includes many benefits at no additional charge.
Features
- Standard zoom from a wide 16mm.
- Lightweight and compact design built for mobility.
- Fast F2.8 aperture produces expressive bokeh and rendering.
- High-speed, high-precision, and quiet VXD AF.
- Perfect for travel and everyday video shooting.
- Close-up ability adds joy to your everyday shooting.
- Refined Toned Profile Next design.
- Strap-hole front cap for enhanced security.
- Moisture-Resistant Construction.
- Fluorine coating.
- TAMRON Lens Utility support for select mounts.
In the Box
- Lens Hood
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
Return Policy
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Lens Overview
Wider. Brighter. Lighter. Capture Life's Moments.
The Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A for APS-C cameras delivers a highly practical zoom range, extending from wide-angle to mid-telephoto for exceptional everyday versatility. From expansive landscapes and architecture to family group shots, street photography, and casual snapshots, it adapts effortlessly to the moments you want to capture. With a constant fast F2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, its remarkably compact and lightweight design makes it an ideal “Go-To Zoom” for everyday photography and life on the move.
Standard Zoom from a Wide 16mm — Landscapes, Group Shots, and Beyond All with One Lens
The 16-50mm F2.8 A (Model B091) covers a versatile focal range[1] from wide-angle to mid-telephoto for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Starting at a wide 16mm, it effortlessly captures expansive landscapes, architecture, and wide group shots like family photos even in tight indoor spaces. The mid-telephoto range offers diverse shooting, including snapshots and lovely portraits of parent-child moments.
[1] A full-frame equivalent of 24-75mm for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z mount and FUJIFILM X mount, and 25.6-80mm for CANON RF mount.
Lightweight and Compact Design — Your Essential "Go-To Zoom"
By achieving an optimal balance of advanced optical design with special lens elements and refined mechanical engineering, TAMRON created a remarkably lightweight and compact lens. Measuring just 3.2″ (79.6mm) in length, weighing a mere 10.8oz (305g),² and featuring a Ø55mm filter size, it is the essential “Go-To Zoom.” This streamlined build minimizes the burden during travel or outdoor activities, while carefully selected barrel materials, including metal, and an ingenious internal design ensure high structural rigidity for reliable shooting anywhere.
[2] Length and weight are for Sony E-mount lens.
Fast F2.8 Aperture Produces Expressive Bokeh and Rendering
This lens defies its compact size by delivering a constant fast F2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range starting at 16mm wide. The exceptional optical design offers a beautiful combination of soft bokeh and sharp rendering, effortlessly highlighting your subject for deeply expressive images. The bright F2.8 also enables faster shutter speeds in low-light settings, such as indoors or at dusk, to effectively suppress motion blur when capturing active children or fast-moving amusement park rides.
*If your camera has a lens correction setting (e.g., “Lens Compensation” or similar), please ensure it is set to “ON” or “AUTO.”
High-Speed, High-Precision AF Captures Every Scene Quietly
The AF drive is equipped with the high-speed, high-precision VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism. It reliably captures fleeting spontaneous moments with outstanding subject tracking, smoothly handling the unpredictable movements of pets and children. Furthermore, its superior quiet operation makes it suitable for both still and video shooting in noise-sensitive environments.
*Operational sounds may be recorded in video depending on the shooting environment.
Perfect for Travel and Everyday Video Shooting
The 16-50mm F2.8 excels in video shooting, making it ideal for lifestyle clips and travel vlogs (vlogging). The 16mm wide end allows selfie shots while including the background. Its silent AF and excellent balance when mounted on a gimbal or shooting grip ensure a comfortable recording experience. The Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount versions support TAMRON Lens Utility™, [3][4] allowing users to assign practical functions for videography.
[3] The CANON RF mount version currently supports only firmware updates (as of September 2026).
[4] The FUJIFILM X mount version is incompatible with TAMRON Lens Utility.
Close-Up Discovery — Adding Joy to Your Day-to-Day
The MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 6″–11.5″ (0.15m–0.29m) delivers exceptional close-up capability. You can effortlessly frame flowers or cafe scenes with broad backgrounds, leveraging the wide-angle perspective without working distance constraints. This proximity expands your creative options, from expansive wide shots to intimate portraits of a sleeping child framed by soft mid-telephoto bokeh.
Refined Lens Design — "Toned Profile Next"
The 16-50mm F2.8 incorporates “Toned Profile Next,” elevating TAMRON’s signature “Toned Profile” design philosophy to the next level. The aesthetic has evolved from a “sculpted form” into a “mechanical style that resonates with the preferences of modern users.” This refined exterior combines a sleek, sophisticated look with the rugged functionality demanded by today’s photographers.
Strap-Hole Front Cap for Enhanced Security
Designed to be the perfect “always-on” lens that stays mounted to your camera for everyday use, this lens introduces a newly designed front cap featuring dedicated strap holes on both sides. By securing the cap to the camera strap or body using a commercially available cord, the risk of accidental drop or loss is significantly reduced during transit or shooting. With no need to constantly pocket or store the cap, this design streamlines your workflow for agile, responsive shooting — allowing you to focus entirely on the decisive moment.
*Do not lift or carry the lens by the strap while the front cap is attached.
*Some straps may not fit through the hole depending on their thickness or tip shape.
Inspiration
Lens Features
Features
A 7-blade diaphragm is configured to retain a smooth, circular-shaped aperture opening even when stopped down by two stops from the wide-open aperture. This produces a smooth-edged bokeh in background highlights.
TAMRON has long been an innovator of coating technologies that prevent ghosting and flare. Second-generation BBAR-G2 Coating is a groundbreaking advancement that provides vastly improved performance compared to the original BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating. The coating corrects for ghosting and flare to an unprecedented extent and renders fine subject detail with true clarity and stunning contrast even under backlit conditions.
For greater protection when shooting outdoors, leak-resistant seals throughout the lens barrel help protect your equipment. The Connector Port is the water-proofed USB Type-C variety.
*Shown for model A062, seals in same positions for all lenses.
The front surface of the lens element is coated with a protective fluorine compound that is water- and oil-repellent. The lens surface is easier to wipe clean and is less vulnerable to the damaging effects of dirt, dust, moisture and fingerprints.
Technical Specifications
Model
B091
Format
Mirrorless
Focal Length
16-50mm
Maximum Aperture
F2.8
Minimum Aperture
F16
Aperture Blades
7 (circular diaphragm)
Length
79.6mm/3.2" (Sony) 77.6mm/3.1" (Canon) 79.9mm/3.2" (Fujifilm) 81.6mm/3.3" (Nikon)
Weight
305g/10.8oz (Sony) 305g/10.8oz (Canon) 305g/10.8oz (Fujifilm) 315g/11.2oz (Nikon)
Maximum Diameter
Ø64.4mm (Sony) Ø69.2mm (Canon) Ø64.4mm (Fujifilm) Ø70mm (Nikon)
Filter Size
ø55mm
Minimum Object Distance
0.15m (6") (Wide) / 0.29m (11.5") (Tele)
Maximum Magnification Ratio
1:4.5 (Wide) / 1:4.8 (Tele)
Angle of View (diagonal)
84° 04'-32° 11' (Sony) 80° 24'-30° 16' (Canon) 84° 04'-32° 11' (Fujifilm) 84° 04'-32° 11' (Nikon)
Optical Construction
14 elements in 10 groups
Standard Accessory
Flower-shaped hood, Lens caps
Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)
Optical Construction
Mount
Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z
Warranty
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* Length is the distance from the front tip of the lens to the lens mount face.
** The circular diaphragm stays almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from maximum aperture.
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under license from Canon Inc.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
Release Date
Sony: October 29, 2026
Canon: October 29, 2026
Fujifilm: December 17, 2026
Nikon: November 19, 2026
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