Tamron 12-20mm F2.8
Lens for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z · Announced July 2026
Official site on tamron.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Ultra-wide
Typically $1,588–$1,699 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$1,508
at eBay.com9% below its 30-day average
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- Used from
- $1,649.95 at eBay.com
- Used, typically
- $1,709.95
- Launch RRP
- $1,699Best new is 11% under
- Zoom range: 12–20mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: VXD
- Weight: 570 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.17×, Focuses to 0.18 m
12-20mm F2.8 overview
The Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 is a 12–20mm f/2.8 zoom for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount and Nikon Z, announced by Tamron in July 2026. 55 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors.
New, it sells for $1,508 to $1,799 at the 5 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $1,649.95. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $1,588 to $1,699 new. It launched at $1,699.
Worth comparing it with the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM, Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G and Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S.
Where to buy the 12-20mm F2.8 in United States
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$1,699
Pictureline
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Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,699
Precision Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,699
Glazer's Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,699
Abt
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
Above RRP +6%
$1,799
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Things to know
- 12–20mm 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.
- 570 g; 90 × 119.3 mm; internal zoom (doesn't extend).
- Focuses down to 0.18 m, up to 0.17× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Made in 2 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
- Used, it typically sells for about $1,709.95 in United States (asking prices over 7 days); today from $1,649.95.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (12mm-equivalent wide end)
From the 12-20mm F2.8's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 12% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $1,508 | $1,649.95 |
| United Kingdom | £1,449.99≈ $1,941 | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$2,499.95≈ $1,718 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
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
$1,709.95
Usually $1,709.95 to $1,709.95 · 7 days, 14 listings
Cheapest used today
$1,649.95
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $1,649.95 | $1,709.95 | $1,709.95 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $1,649.95 | $1,709.95 | $1,709.95 | 1 |
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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12-20mm F2.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12–20mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 12–20mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 12
- Closest focus
- 0.18 m
- Max magnification
- 0.17×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (VXD)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 570 g
- Diameter × length
- 90 × 119.3 mm
- Filter thread
- —
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