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Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A Lens (Nikon Z)

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Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A Lens (Nikon Z)
Key Features
  • APS-C | f/2.8 to f/16
  • 24-75mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Fast & Lightweight Standard Zoom
  • Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive AF Motor
Designed to never leave your camera, the 16-50mm f/2.8 A Lens from Tamron is a lightweight and compact standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Offering a versatile wide-to-telephoto zoom range, this lens captures everything from family selfies and sweeping landscapes to tight portraits in crisp detail thanks to a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, 6" minimum object distance, and high clarity lens coating. Moisture-resistant construction protects the lens during inclement weather, and a fluorine coating on the front lens element protects against dust, dirt, and smearing.
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Tamron 16-50mm F/2.8 A Overview

Designed to never leave your camera, the 16-50mm f/2.8 A Lens from Tamron is a lightweight and compact standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Offering a versatile wide-to-telephoto zoom range, this lens captures everything from family selfies and sweeping landscapes to tight portraits in crisp detail thanks to a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, 6" minimum object distance, and high clarity lens coating. Moisture-resistant construction protects the lens during inclement weather, and a fluorine coating on the front lens element protects against dust, dirt, and smearing.
Premium Optical Construction
Thanks to the circular 7-blade diaphragm and large f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens creates beautifully rounded bokeh with smooth focus falloff. For greater subject separation, a 6" minimum object distance allows you to get extremely close and create exaggerated wide-angle perspectives, while Glass Molded Aspherical and Low Dispersion lens elements minimize distortion and chromatic aberration for a more accurate final image.
High-Speed Autofocus
Complementing the versatile zoom range is a high-speed VXD linear motor focus system capable of precise subject tracking, ensuring you'll never miss a moment no matter your subject.

The VXD focus system is designed for quiet operation, making it suitable for creating stills and videos in noise-sensitive environments.

Video-Friendly Design
The lightweight design, quiet focusing, and wide-angle design make the 16-50mm f/2.8 an ideal video lens for vlogging, home movies, and content creation. The 16mm wide end makes it easy to record yourself without losing the background, while the well-balanced construction allows comfortable shooting handheld or with a gimbal. The lens also supports TAMRON Lens Utility, allowing you to assign practical functions for videography.
UPC: 725211910039

Tamron 16-50mm F/2.8 A Specs

Focal Length
16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 75mm)
Aperture
Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
84° 4' to 32° 11'
Minimum Focus Distance
6" / 15.2 cm (Wide) to 11.5" / 29.2 cm (Tele)
Magnification
1:4.5 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.21 to 0.22x Magnification
Optical Design
14 Elements in 10 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
55 mm (Front)
Dimensions
2.8 x 3.2" / 70 x 81.6 mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
10.8 oz / 306.2 g

Tamron 16-50mm F/2.8 A Reviews

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Not compatible with the Nikon ZR??

Not compatible with the Nikon ZR??
Asked by: Chris
The Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A Lens (Nikon Z) is not recommended for the Nikon ZR, as the lens is only designed to produce a smaller image circle to cover an APS-C sensor, not a larger full-frame sensor, like the ZR.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2026-10-25

Does this lenses come with automatic correction in

Does this lenses come with automatic correction in software like LrC/Photoshop?
Asked by: Haocheng
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