The Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD Sony E APS-C lens stands out as a high-speed ultra wide-angle zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It proudly holds the distinction of being the world's first ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras with an impressive F2.8 aperture.
Remarkably, despite its F2.8 aperture, this lens maintains a compact form factor at just 86.2mm, achieving an ideal balance when attached to a compact APS-C mirrorless camera body. This makes it a go-to choice for regular use as an ultra wide-angle lens.
At the ultra wide-angle extreme of 11mm, the lens delivers exceptional close-range shooting capabilities, offering a minimum focus distance of 0.15m and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4. This feature opens up wide-angle macro photography opportunities that leverage the creative distortions inherent in ultra wide-angle lenses.
The Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD Sony E APS-C lens is designed with outdoor shooting in mind, featuring Moisture-Resistant Construction and a Fluorine Coating. Its 67mm filter size is consistent with most TAMRON lenses in the series for full-frame mirrorless cameras, making it compatible and aesthetically pleasing when mounted on APS-C cameras.
Compatibility with Sony camera features, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF, enhances the overall shooting experience. These practical features ensure that photographers can fully enjoy the outstanding image quality provided by this ultra wide-angle lens with its fast F2.8 aperture.
Key Features:
- World's first F2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras
- Compact and lightweight design
- 67mm filter size
- RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor unit delivers exceptionally quiet operation, ideal for video recording
- Impressive minimum focus distance of 0.15m at the 11mm focal length, offering unique shooting perspectives
- Outstanding optical performance with two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lens elements for high resolution across the entire image, one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and two LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements for correcting optical aberrations
- BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating effectively minimizes ghosting and flare, revealing intricate details even in challenging backlit scenarios.
