Completing the G2 trinity, this ultra wide-angle zoom features greater range, enhanced AF, and a lightweight, compact build - delivering excellent image quality.
The 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 has an expanded zoom range and introduces key upgrades including a linear motor, Connector Port, and Focus Set Button. Even with these enhancements, the lens maintains the incredibly lightweight and compact design points (440g, 101.8mm length, φ67mm filter diameter) of its predecessor, ensuring excellent portability. Additionally, a component that enhances rigidity is used to optimise the balance between compactness and rigidity.
Moreover, the latest optical design and support for in-camera lens correction functions ensure high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Thanks to these innovations, this highly portable zoom can be used to enjoy high-quality photography and video in a variety of situations, from everyday life to travel.
Furthermore, the internal zoom (non-extending zoom) mechanism stabilises the center of gravity, making handheld shooting, vlogging with a grip, capturing selfies, or gimbal use smoother than ever.
Exceptional Optical Performance with High Resolution, Capturing the Finest Details of Landscapes and Architecture, and Rendering Beautiful Bokeh
Featuring construction of 16 elements in 12 groups, the 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 includes one XLD (extra Low Dispersion), two LD (Low Dispersion), and three GM (Glass Moulded Aspherical) lenses to minimise chromatic and various other aberrations. This design provides sharp, high-resolution images throughout the zoom range, capturing even the finest details in landscapes (starry skies) and architecture.
Another feature is the dreamy bokeh produced by the fast f/2.8 aperture. The natural bokeh in front of and behind the subject enhances the sharpness of the subject, making it possible to create impressive images even in close-up photography. The fast aperture also enables low-light shooting without excessively high ISO settings, thereby delivering clear, noise-free images even in dim lighting conditions.
Additionally, the BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating reduces ghosting and flare in backlit situations, providing clear, sharp images.
High-Speed, High-Precision AF to Quietly Capture All the Action
The AF drive uses TAMRON’s fastest and most precise VXD (Voice-coil extreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism. It excels at tracking fast-moving subjects, making it ideal for skateboarding, dance performances and other dynamic scenes. With exceptional subject tracking, this zoom captures fast action with reliability. The quiet operation also makes it perfect for concerts, weddings, and other noise-sensitive environments, ensuring smooth performance for both stills and video shooting.
Versatile Close-Up Photography, Ideal for Tabletop and Indoor Shots
With an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m at the ultra-wide end and 0.3m at the longer end, this lens provides impressive close-up results with its maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.4–1:7. The short working distance (approx. 7–18cm) makes it perfect for tabletop and indoor photography, even in tight spaces.
Take advantage of the expansive perspective for dramatic compositions or get up close to create stunning subject isolation with beautifully blurred backgrounds, thanks to the fast f/2.8 aperture. Explore the unique and amazing world of ultra wide-angle close-up photography.
Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility™ Software
The 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 is compatible with the dedicated TAMRON Lens Utility software (for PC and Android™ 3 OS) that was developed in-house by TAMRON. TAMRON Lens Utility for mobile is especially useful for outdoor shooting.
This software enables you to assign practical functions to the lens for both video and still photography using a PC, smartphone or tablet, eliminating the need for traditional video equipment. Designed to be intuitive and easy to use, TAMRON Lens Utility increases lens functionality and elevates your creative experience. The PC version also allows you to update your lens firmware.
