11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXDvs Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021)
From £599
Best for Landscape, astrophotography & architecture on Sony APS-C
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VS
Tamron
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021)
From £699
Best for Wedding, travel & general purpose
View Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Which should you buy?
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.
Wedding, Travel & General Purpose — Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021): The best-value standard zoom for Sony FE — constant f/2.8, fast VXD AF, and weather sealing for far less than the Sony FE 24-70mm GM II.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The 11-20mm f/2.8 di iii-a rxd is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021) | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £699 |
| Sensor | Sony E-mount (APS-C) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | N/A — lens | 18cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) — quiet and fast | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 335g | 540g |
| Dimensions | 73mm diameter × 86.2mm length | 75.8 × 117.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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