Tamron - 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for Nikon Z

Product Description 

Ultra-Wide-Angle Versatility with a Fast F/2.8 Aperture

• The Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064) is a fast ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
• It combines an expansive 16-30mm focal range, constant F/2.8 maximum aperture, fast VXD autofocus and a compact, lightweight design.
• The lens is particularly well suited to landscape photography, architecture, interiors, travel, astrophotography, street photography, events and video creation.
• Compared with the previous Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD, the G2 extends the range at both ends, starting at 16mm and reaching 30mm, giving you a wider perspective while also providing additional reach at the telephoto end.
• Despite the expanded focal range, the Nikon Z version weighs just 450g and measures 103.9mm in length, making it considerably more portable than many professional ultra-wide F/2.8 zooms.

16-30mm Ultra-Wide Zoom Range

• The 16-30mm focal range gives photographers considerable flexibility when working with wide perspectives.
• At 16mm, the lens provides an extremely wide 107°2′ diagonal angle of view, making it particularly useful for:
  • Landscapes
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Cityscapes
  • Large group photographs
  • Travel photography
  • Astrophotography
• At 30mm, the lens provides a more natural perspective while remaining distinctly wide-angle, making it useful for environmental portraits, street photography and general-purpose shooting.
• The expanded range compared with the previous 17-28mm model provides additional flexibility without requiring a larger lens.

Constant F/2.8 Maximum Aperture

• The lens features a constant F/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire 16-30mm zoom range.
• A constant aperture means you can zoom from 16mm to 30mm without the maximum aperture changing.
• The bright F/2.8 aperture is particularly useful when shooting:
  • Low-light landscapes
  • Night-time city scenes
  • Indoor environments
  • Events
  • Astrophotography
  • Environmental portraits
• The wide aperture also allows greater control over depth of field than a slower ultra-wide zoom.
• Tamron's optical design is intended to maintain high resolution throughout the zoom range while also producing attractive background rendering when shooting at close distances.

High-Resolution Optical Performance

• The optical construction consists of 16 elements in 12 groups.
• The design incorporates:
  • 1 XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) element
  • 2 LD (Low Dispersion) elements
  • 3 GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) elements
• These elements are designed to suppress chromatic aberrations and other optical aberrations while maintaining high resolution.
• The combination of specialised glass and aspherical elements helps the lens produce detailed images across the frame.
• Tamron specifically designed the lens to deliver high-resolution performance for demanding subjects such as landscapes, architecture and starry skies.

BBAR-G2 Anti-Reflection Coating

• The lens incorporates Tamron's BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) coating.
• The coating is designed to reduce unwanted reflections inside the lens.
• This helps suppress:
  • Ghosting
  • Flare
  • Veiling glare
• This is particularly beneficial when photographing scenes containing strong light sources, such as the sun, bright windows, street lights or illuminated architecture.
• Improved flare resistance also makes the lens more dependable for backlit landscape and architectural photography.

Fast and Precise VXD Autofocus

• The Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 G2 uses Tamron's VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor autofocus system.
• VXD is designed to provide high-speed, high-precision autofocus.
• The autofocus system is particularly useful for photographers who need quick and accurate focusing when shooting moving subjects.
• The focusing system is also designed to operate quietly, making the lens suitable for video recording and content creation as well as still photography.
• The G2's VXD system represents a significant focusing-system update compared with the RXD system used in the previous generation.

Close-Up Photography

• Despite being an ultra-wide zoom, the lens offers useful close-focusing capability.
• At 16mm, the minimum object distance is just 0.19m / 19cm.
• At 30mm, the minimum object distance is 0.30m / 30cm.
• The maximum magnification ratio is:
  • 1:5.4 at 16mm
  • 1:7 at 30mm
• This makes the lens useful for close-up environmental compositions where you want to place a foreground subject prominently against a wide background.
• It can also be useful for tabletop photography, food, interiors and creative wide-angle compositions.

Nine-Blade Circular Diaphragm

• The lens features a 9-blade circular diaphragm.
• The circular diaphragm is designed to produce smoother out-of-focus rendering when shooting at wider apertures.
• Tamron states that the diaphragm remains almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from maximum aperture.
• This can contribute to smoother bokeh and more attractive rendering when photographing close subjects at F/2.8.

Designed for Full-Frame Nikon Z Cameras

• The 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is available in Nikon Z mount and is designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
• It is compatible with Nikon Z full-frame bodies such as cameras in Nikon's Z5, Z6, Z7, Z8 and Z9 families, subject to the specific camera's compatibility and firmware requirements.
• On a full-frame Nikon Z camera, the lens provides its intended 16-30mm ultra-wide-angle field of view.
• The lens can also be used on Nikon DX-format Z cameras, although the smaller sensor produces a narrower effective field of view than on a full-frame body.

Tamron Lens Utility Compatibility

• The lens features a USB-C connection that allows it to be connected to a computer for use with TAMRON Lens Utility™.
• Tamron Lens Utility provides additional configuration and customisation options.
• This makes the lens particularly interesting for photographers and videographers who want to customise lens functions or fine-tune the way the lens operates.
• Tamron specifically positions the Lens Utility compatibility as a feature for both photography and videography.

Focus Set Button

• The lens incorporates a dedicated Focus Set Button.
• This provides quick access to a configurable lens function without requiring you to navigate through the camera's menus.
• Combined with Tamron Lens Utility, the button provides additional flexibility for photographers and video creators who want to customise their shooting workflow.
• The addition of the Focus Set Button is one of the operational improvements introduced with the G2 generation.

Improved Ergonomics

• Tamron has redesigned the exterior of the G2 generation with an emphasis on handling and usability.
• The zoom ring and focus ring feature an improved grip texture.
• The rings are designed to provide smoother operation and better tactile feedback.
• The exterior has also been refined to give the lens a more modern and cohesive appearance alongside other lenses in Tamron's G2 range.
• The lens forms part of Tamron's G2 Trinity, alongside the 28-75mm F/2.8 G2 and 70-180mm F/2.8 G2.

Weather-Resistant Construction

• The lens incorporates moisture-resistant construction designed to provide additional protection when working in challenging environmental conditions.
• A fluorine coating is applied to the front element.
• The fluorine coating helps make the front surface easier to clean and provides resistance against water and oils.
• This makes the lens particularly appropriate for outdoor photography such as landscapes, travel and architecture.
• Weather-resistant construction should be considered additional protection rather than a guarantee that the lens can be safely submerged or used in extreme weather without precautions.

67mm Filter Thread

• The lens uses a standard 67mm filter size.
• The unified 67mm filter diameter is shared across Tamron's G2 Trinity, making it easier for photographers using multiple lenses in the system to share filters.
• Compatible filters include:
  • Circular polarising filters
  • Neutral-density filters
  • Variable ND filters
  • UV/protection filters
• Using the same filter diameter across several lenses can reduce the number of different filter sizes and accessories you need to carry.

Compact and Lightweight Design

• One of the key strengths of the 16-30mm F/2.8 G2 is its compact physical design.
• The Nikon Z version measures 103.9mm in length.
• It has a maximum diameter of 74.8mm.
• The lens weighs just 450g.
• For a constant-F/2.8 ultra-wide zoom, this makes the lens particularly attractive for photographers who prioritise portability.
• Its compact dimensions make it well suited to:
  • Travel
  • Hiking
  • Landscape photography
  • Street photography
  • Gimbal work
  • Video production
  • Everyday wide-angle shooting
• Tamron specifically designed the G2 to retain the mobility of its predecessor while expanding the focal range.

Ideal for Landscape Photography

• The 16mm starting point provides a very broad perspective for capturing expansive landscapes.
• The lens can emphasise foreground elements while allowing large areas of the surrounding environment to remain visible.
• The F/2.8 aperture is also useful for sunrise, sunset and night landscape photography, where additional light-gathering capability can be beneficial.
• The optical construction and anti-reflection coating are designed to maintain image quality in demanding outdoor conditions.
• The ability to zoom to 30mm also means you can tighten the composition without changing lenses.

Excellent for Architecture and Interiors

• The ultra-wide field of view makes the lens particularly useful for photographing buildings and interior spaces.
• At 16mm, photographers can capture large structures or confined interiors from relatively short distances.
• The 16-30mm range also provides flexibility when 16mm is too wide and a tighter composition is required.
• The lens's close-focusing capability can also be useful for architectural details and interior design photography.

Suitable for Video Creation

• The lens is also designed with video creators in mind.
• The VXD autofocus motor is designed for fast and quiet focusing.
• Tamron's optical design provides very little focus breathing, according to independent testing, which can be useful when recording video and changing focus during a shot.
• The USB-C connection and TAMRON Lens Utility provide additional customisation options.
• The constant F/2.8 aperture also allows exposure to remain consistent when zooming between 16mm and 30mm.

Travel-Friendly Ultra-Wide Zoom

• The combination of 16-30mm coverage, F/2.8 aperture and 450g weight makes the lens particularly attractive as a travel lens.
• It provides enough flexibility for city streets, architecture, landscapes and interiors without requiring multiple wide-angle primes.
• Its compact dimensions help keep the overall size and weight of a Nikon Z kit under control.
• The weather-resistant construction adds another layer of practicality for outdoor travel photography.

Why Choose the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 G2?

• 16-30mm focal range — Covers an expansive ultra-wide range while reaching 30mm for more flexible compositions.
• Constant F/2.8 aperture — Provides consistent maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
• Nikon Z mount — Designed for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras.
• VXD autofocus — Delivers fast, precise and quiet autofocus.
• 16-element, 12-group optical design — Combines specialised optical elements to control aberrations.
• XLD, LD and GM elements — Designed to maximise resolution and minimise optical aberrations.
• BBAR-G2 coating — Helps reduce ghosting and flare.
• 19cm minimum focusing distance — Provides useful close-up capability at 16mm.
• 1:5.4 maximum magnification — Gives the lens additional versatility for close subjects.
• 6x? — No; this is an optical zoom lens with a 16-30mm focal range rather than a digital-zoom system.
• 9-blade circular diaphragm — Helps provide smooth out-of-focus rendering.
• USB-C port — Enables connection to TAMRON Lens Utility.
• Focus Set Button — Provides configurable lens control.
• 67mm filter thread — Uses a widely available filter size.
• Moisture-resistant construction — Adds protection for outdoor use.
• Fluorine coating — Helps resist contaminants on the front element.
• 450g weight — Keeps the lens relatively light for an F/2.8 ultra-wide zoom.

Specifications

• Product: Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
• Model: A064
• Mount: Nikon Z
• Format: Full-frame mirrorless
• Focal Length: 16-30mm
• Maximum Aperture: F/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: F/16
• Aperture Blades: 9
• Diaphragm: Circular
• Angle of View: 107°2′–71°35′ diagonal
• Optical Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
• XLD Elements: 1
• LD Elements: 2
• GM Aspherical Elements: 3
• Minimum Object Distance: 0.19m at 16mm / 0.30m at 30mm
• Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:5.4 at 16mm / 1:7 at 30mm
• Autofocus Motor: VXD
• Focus System: Internal focusing
• Focus Set Button: Yes
• TAMRON Lens Utility Compatible: Yes
• USB Connection: USB Type-C
• Filter Size: 67mm
• Maximum Diameter: 74.8mm
• Length: 103.9mm
• Weight: 450g
• Moisture-Resistant Construction: Yes
• Fluorine Coating: Yes
• Anti-Reflection Coating: BBAR-G2
• Front Filter: 67mm
• Lens Hood: Flower-shaped hood
• Minimum Aperture: F/16
• Release Date – Nikon Z: 22 August 2025
• Manufacturer: Tamron
• Model Number: A064Z
• Standard Accessories: Flower-shaped lens hood, front lens cap, rear lens cap

What's in the Box

• Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z
• Flower-shaped lens hood
• Front lens cap
• Rear lens cap
• Lens documentation