Tamron

Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD is the best ultra-wide zoom available for Sony APS-C cameras — delivering a constant f/2.8 aperture across a 16.5–30mm full-frame equivalent range, in a compact and affordable package. Sharp from corner to corner even at 11mm, with quiet RXD AF and moisture resistance, it is the natural wide zoom companion for the Sony A6700.

GearFrame's Take

The definitive ultra-wide zoom for Sony APS-C — f/2.8 at 11mm in a compact, affordable, weather-sealed package.

Starting from
£649 new
Used from £310 (eBay)
Average price across retailers: ~£649
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Clifton Cameras
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£649
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£649
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£310
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£350
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Value & Depreciation
£820
Launch price
→
£599
Today
=
27%
Value drop
Over ~5 years, this camera has cost roughly £44/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2021
Focal Length
11–20mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Sony E-mount (APS-C)
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
73mm diameter × 86.2mm length
Weight
335g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) — quiet and fast
Optical IS
No optical stabilisation
Min. Focus Distance
N/A — lens

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.9
Street
6.4
Travel
6.3
Wedding & Events
5.8
Vlogging & Video
6.9
Filmmaking
5.1
Documentary
5.7
Landscape
7.4
Casual
5.9
Food
4.2
Macro
4.0
Architecture
6.8
Astrophotography
6.1
Underwater
6.8
✅ Great For
🌄
Landscape 7.4 Strong on focal length, weather sealing and portability. Ultra-wide f/2.8 for Sony APS-C — sharp corners and great flare control for landscape work.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🔬
Macro 4.0 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
🍽️
Food 4.2 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
🧑
Portrait 4.9 Held back by focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

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