Jul 1, 2025

TAMRON Completes the G2 Trinity

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Announces Ultra Wide-Angle 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Zoom Lens for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount Full-frame Mirrorless

July 1, 2025 – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064), an ultra wide-angle lens, on July 31, 2025 for Sony E-mount and August 22, 2025 for Nikon Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.

PRODUCT NAME 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064) For Sony E-mount, Nikon Z mount

DATE OF LAUNCH July 31, 2025 (Sony E-mount) August 22, 2025 (Nikon Z mount)

Expanding upon the success of the highly acclaimed TAMRON 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046), the G2, 2nd-generation emerges as an advanced 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064). While broadening the zoom range, it maintains a compact, lightweight design and delivers exceptional image quality. In addition, it features improved autofocus performance and has been updated to the latest lens design, enhancing overall operability. It’s also compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility™, allowing you to customize practical functions for both photography and videography.

Retaining the mobility and versatility of its predecessor, the 16-30mm F2.8 G2 unlocks new creative possibilities. Experience the unique creative expressions that only a fast, ultra wide-angle lens can offer.

With the release of the 16-30mm F2.8 G2 ultra wide-angle zoom, the fast G2 trinity, “Daisangen” is now complete, alongside the standard zoom 28-75mm F2.8 G2 (Model A063) and 70-180mm F2.8 G2 (Model A065) telephoto zoom. Together, these lenses cover the extremely versatile 16mm to 180mm

range, making them ideal for virtually any scene. Experience the perfect blend of performance and functionality, making professional-level photography more accessible than ever.

Product features

  1. Evolution of the G2: Meet the Next Generation 16-30mm F2.8 G2 Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom Lens

  2. Unlock New Possibilities in Landscape and Snap Photography with an Expanded Field-of-View

  3. Lightweight, Compact, and Built for Mobility, It's Perfect for Travel and Everyday Photography and Video Content Creation

  4. Exceptional Optical Performance with High Resolution, Capturing the Finest Details of Landscapes and Architecture, and Rendering Beautiful Bokeh

  5. High-Speed, High-Precision AF to Quietly Capture All the Action

  6. Versatile Close-Up Photography, Ideal for Tabletop and Indoor Shots

  7. Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility™ Software

  8. Comfortable Ergonomic Design for Ease of Use

      - Enhanced Exterior Surface

      - Zoom Ring, Focus Ring: Improved Grip Texture and Smoother Overall Operation

  9. Unified 67mm Filter Size

  10. Complete G2 Trinity, “Daisangen

  11. Protective Features (Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating)

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