Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) vs Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)
Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for wide-angle and landscape — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) | Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12-20mm | 16-30mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) covers 12-20mm and the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) covers 16-30mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084)See price on Amazon
Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) and the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)?
The Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) is 12-20mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) is 16-30mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Do the Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) and Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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