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

• Ultra wide angle zoom lens with a fast aperture for interiors and landscapes, travel and video
• Weighs just 450g, which is ideal for travel and hiking to destinations, while balancing well on Nikon Z cameras
• High-speed VXD autofocus system is fast and quiet whether shooting stills or video
• Close minimum focus of just 0.19m (wide) enables creative shots with strong foreground emphasis
• Supports Tamron Lens Utility™ for firmware updates and customisation via USB-C connection

Key Features

• Covers 16-30mm full-frame focal length with a constant f/2.8 aperture
• Fast and quiet VXD linear motor autofocus system
• Optical design includes 16 elements in 12 groups with excellent edge-to-edge resolution
• Minimum focus distance of 0.19m (wide) and max. magnification up to 1:5.4
• Compact 103.9mm length and 450g weight
• Moisture-resistant design and fluorine-coated front element
• Unified 67mm filter thread across G2 zoom series
• Compatible with Tamron Lens Utility™ software
• Improved grip texture and smoother operation on zoom and focus rings

Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Nikon Z Summary

The Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Nikon Z is a second-generation ultra wide-angle zoom designed for full-frame . It offers a broader field of view than the previous 17-28mm model, while staying compact, lightweight and featured superb optical performance. With such a wide field of view and fast aperture, this versatile wide-angle zoom is ideal for all sorts of subjects such as environmental portraits, landscapes, interiors, travel, architecture and video.

Now available in  the G2 version features  advanced VXD linear motor, which is fast, accurate and quiet, and supports both photography and video content creation. The 16-30mm f/2.8 delivers high resolution results across the frame, with excellent close-up capability for tabletop and detail shots.

The lens weighs just 450g and measures 103.9mm long, so this is a great option for distant locations, hiking and travel with a Nikon Z body. It’s also compatible with Tamron Lens Utility™ software, which allows you to customise functionality and update firmware, adding yet more convenience for hybrid creators.

This release completes Tamron’s fast f/2.8 G2 trinity for Nikon users (also known as Daisangen), alongside the  and excellent . This trinity provides a workhorse set, with unified handling and performance from ultra wide to telephoto focal lengths. Whether you shoot stills, video, or a mixture of both, the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 for Nikon Z mount delivers superb wide-angle performance from a lightweight and travel-ready design.

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Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Nikon Z in More Detail

Compact Ultra-Wide Zoom with Fast f/2.8 Aperture

This second-generation Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 adds versatility for Nikon Z mount mirrorless users, particularly when capturing landscapes, interiors and architectural subjects. This begins with a wider field of view than the 17-28mm predecessor, and an expansive 107° FOV at the wide end of the zoom range. Despite the coverage, the lens is extremely portable at just 450g, with a compact barrel that measures just over 10cm.

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High Optical Quality for High-Resolution Sensors

The optical construction features 16 elements in 12 groups, including specialist glass to help control distortion and render edge-to-edge sharpness. The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture produces natural-looking blur and gathers plenty of light if shooting handheld subjects in low-light. Close-focusing is as little as 19cm at the ultra-wide 16mm end, opening up creative opportunities for close-up shots, products and interiors.

Enhanced AF Performance with VXD Motor

Tamron’s linear VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) motor ensures accurate, near-silent autofocus for both stills and video. It performs reliably when tracking moving subjects and benefits from fast response and minimal focus breathing. Focus performance is a noticeable improvement over the previous generation, enabling creators to keep pace with high-performance mirrorless cameras.

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Intuitive Handling and Unified 67mm Filters

The G2 design features subtle ergonomic enhancements, including a more refined finish and updated grip textures on the zoom and focus rings. It feels solid in the hand despite being lightweight and offers smoother operation, particularly when manually focusing or adjusting framing manually. A compact 67mm front filter thread matches Tamron’s other f/2.8 G2 zooms, which allows you to share filters across kit.

Customisable with Tamron Lens Utility

Like most recent  the 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 is compatible with Tamron Lens Utility software (via optional cable), which allows you to customise functions for photo and video. This includes setting a custom focus preset, adjusting focus ring behaviour, and switching between linear and non-linear MF response.

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What’s in the box

• Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Nikon Z
• Flower-shaped hood
• Front and rear caps

Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens Specifications