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Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Di III VXD

Tamron's 2026 ultra-wide 12-20mm f/2.8 for full frame: VXD focus, aperture ring, internal zoom, a rear filter holder and a customisable function button. 570-585g. This is the Sony E version.

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£1449 new
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Core
Released
2026
Focal Length
12–20mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
None (no front filter thread)
Dimensions
90mm diameter × 119.3mm length
Weight
570g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
VXD linear motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS)
Aperture Blades
12
Magnification
0.172x
Min. Focus Distance
0.18m

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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
5.7
Street
6.1
Travel
5.8
Wedding & Events
6.1
Vlogging & Video
6.4
Filmmaking
5.5
Documentary
5.8
Landscape
7.2
Casual
5.3
Food
4.7
Architecture
6.8
Astrophotography
6.9
Underwater
6.7
✅ Great For
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Landscape 7.2 Strong on focal length and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 4.7 Held back by close focusing and 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 — 12-20mm f/2.8 Di III VXD