Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
Key differences
- —The 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD is 260g lighter (420g vs 680g).
- —At launch the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD cost $1,301 less ($899 vs $2,200).
- —For close-ups the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD reaches 0.19× vs 0.19×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 16–35mm
- 17–28mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 680g
- 420g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.5 × 121.6mm
- 73.0 × 99.0mm
- Volume
- 748 cm³
- 414 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.91 g/cm³
- 1.01 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.19m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.19×
- 0.19×◆
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 13 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Direct Drive SSM (x2)
- RXD Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2017
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,200
- $899◆
- Sharpness
- 8.9◆
- 8.1
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0◆
- 7.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 8.0
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6◆
- 7.8
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 7.9
- Value / Size
- 7.4
- 8.8◆
Performance overlay
- FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
- 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
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