Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 DI III-A RXD For Sony E-Mount APS-C

High-Performance Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount APS-C Cameras

Overview

The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD is a high-performance ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras. This lens offers a fast constant f/2.8 aperture and a versatile zoom range, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, interior, and astrophotography. Its compact design and advanced optical features ensure excellent image quality and ease of use in various shooting conditions.

Key Features

Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Range

• 11-20mm Focal Length: Equivalent to 16.5-30mm in 35mm format, providing an expansive field of view perfect for capturing wide landscapes, architectural marvels, and detailed interiors.
• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Ensures consistent performance and exposure throughout the zoom range, allowing for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 12 elements in 10 groups, including two Glass Molded Aspherical (GM) elements and one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) element to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and sharpness across the frame.
• BBAR-G2 Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh for aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Rapid eXtra-silent Drive (RXD) Autofocus System: Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
• Mount Type: Sony E-mount (APS-C)
• Focal Length: 11-20mm (35mm equivalent: 16.5-30mm)
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Elements/Groups: 12 elements in 10 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.15 m (5.9 in) at 11mm, 0.24 m (9.4 in) at 20mm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.25x
• Filter Diameter: 67mm
• Dimensions: 73 x 86.2 mm (2.87 x 3.39 in)
• Weight: 335 g (0.74 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portability: Weighing only 335 grams, this lens is extremely lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for travel and everyday use.
• Compact Size: Its compact design ensures it takes up minimal space in your camera bag, allowing for easy storage and transportation.

Durable Construction

• Moisture-Resistant Design: Seals protect against dust and moisture, ensuring reliable performance in various outdoor conditions.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front element to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Ultra-Wide-Angle Photography: Perfect for capturing expansive landscapes, architectural details, and interior scenes with stunning clarity and detail.
• Excellent for Low-Light Conditions: The constant f/2.8 aperture allows for superior performance in low-light environments, making it ideal for indoor and evening shoots.
• Great for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the ultra-wide-angle perspective and superior optical performance, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.