A7 IIvs 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
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Tamron
11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021)
Starting from £599 new
Best for Landscape, astrophotography & architecture on Sony APS-C
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Landscape, Astrophotography & Architecture On Sony Aps-C — 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021): The definitive ultra-wide zoom for Sony APS-C — f/2.8 at 11mm in a compact, affordable, weather-sealed package.
Who should buy what
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 II (2014) | 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £599 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | — |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) — quiet and fast |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | N/A |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 335g |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm | 73mm diameter × 86.2mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | N/A |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | 67mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | N/A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 II | 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Architecture | — |
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