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Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Lens for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z · Announced July 2025

Official site on tamron.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

  • Full frame lens
  • Ultra-wide
  • Wide

Best priceNew · in stock

€990

at eBay.de

Best price at eBay.de

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Used from
€760 at eBay.de23% under new
Used, typically
€800
Compare with 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
  • Zoom range: 16–30mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Autofocus motor: VXD
  • Weight: 440 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed
  • Max magnification: 0.19×, Focuses to 0.19 m

16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 overview

The Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is a 16–30mm f/2.8 zoom for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount and Nikon Z, announced by Tamron in July 2025. 55 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors.

New, it sells for €990 in Europe (eBay.de); used and refurbished copies start at €760.

Worth comparing it with the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary, Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 and Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM.

Where to buy the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 in Europe

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Things to know

  • 16–30mm zoom, f/2.8 constant through the zoom.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Autofocus (VXD motor); no optical stabilisation.
  • 440 g; 74.8 × 101.8 mm; 67mm filters; internal zoom (doesn't extend).
  • Focuses down to 0.19 m, up to 0.19× magnification.
  • Weather sealed.
  • Made in 2 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
  • Replaces the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (2019).
  • Used, it typically sells for about €800 in Europe (asking prices over 7 days); today from €760.

Good for

  • Landscapes and interiors (16mm-equivalent wide end)

From the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in the US: about 20% under the European price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in EUR at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 in each market, with an approximate conversion into EUR
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United StatesCheapest$879≈ €787$695≈ €622
United Kingdom£757≈ €908—
Europe(you)€990€760
AustraliaA$1,325.07≈ €815—
SingaporeS$1,430≈ €999—

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

Should be worth, used

€800

Usually €760 to €800 · 7 days, 7 listings

Cheapest used today

€760

5% under what it usually goes for

16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 31 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between €760 and €990. Latest typical used €760. Latest lowest new €990.31 Oct6 Nov€990€760
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026€760€800€8006
Oct 2026€800€800€8001

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 specifications

Optics

Focal length
16–30mm
35mm equivalent
16–30mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/16
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
16 / 12
Aperture blades
9
Closest focus
0.19 m
Max magnification
0.19×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Yes (VXD)
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
Yes
Internal zoom
Yes
Aperture ring
No
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
440 g
Diameter × length
74.8 × 101.8 mm
Filter thread
67 mm

Cameras it fits

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  • IBIS
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FX5

Full frame · 16.6 MP · 2026

  • IBIS
  • 5K video
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Sony α7R VI

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α7R VI

Full frame · 66.8 MP · 2026

  • IBIS
  • 8K video
Used from €4,597.77at 1 store
Sony α7 V

Sony

α7 V

Full frame · 33 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
  • 4K 120p
Used from €2,299at 1 store
Nikon ZR

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ZR

Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
  • 6K video
Used from €1,893.95at 1 store
Sony FX2

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FX2

Full frame · 33 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
  • 4K 60p
Used from €1,999at 1 store