Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G vs Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
Key differences
- —At launch the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD cost $301 less ($899 vs $1,200).
- —For close-ups the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G reaches 0.23× vs 0.19×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 16–25mm
- 17–28mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 409g◆
- 420g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 74.8 × 91.4mm
- 73.0 × 99.0mm
- Volume
- 402 cm³◆
- 414 cm³
- Density
- 1.02 g/cm³
- 1.01 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.17m◆
- 0.19m
- Max magnification
- 0.23×◆
- 0.19×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 13 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Linear Motor (x2)
- RXD Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,200
- $899◆
- Sharpness
- 8.9◆
- 8.1
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 7.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.0◆
- 8.0
- Flare Resistance
- 8.4◆
- 7.8
- Build / Sealing
- 8.5◆
- 7.9
- Value / Size
- 8.4
- 8.8◆
Performance overlay
- FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
- 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
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