Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD vs Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM

Both are Sony E 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.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

Which should you buy?

• the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD covers 17-28mm and the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM covers 16-35mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
• the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD and the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM?
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is 17-28mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM is 16-35mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Do the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD and Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).

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