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

Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens (Nikon Z-Mount)
Compact, 2nd-Generation Ultra-Wide Zoom with Constant f/2.8 Speed
The Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is an advanced, high-performance ultra-wide-angle zoom lens engineered natively for full-frame Nikon Z-mount mirrorless camera systems. Serving as an evolutionary upgrade over its predecessor, this second-generation (G2) lens expands the zoom range to an impressive 16mm at the ultra-wide end and a generous 30mm for natural street snapshots.

By pairing an expansive 107-degree field of view with a fast, constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, this compact lens delivers outstanding edge-to-edge resolution—making it an elite choice for landscapes, sweeping architecture, tight real estate interiors, and professional astrophotography.

EXCELLENT CONDITION NOTE
This lens has been meticulously inspected, thoroughly tested, and certified to be in pristine mechanical, optical, and cosmetic order:

Flawless External Cosmetics: The lens barrel, textured rubber rings, and metal mount exhibit negligible signs of handling. There are no deep scuffs, scratches, or finish thinning along the ridges.

Pristine Optical Glass: Both the front and rear elements are completely clean, clear, and free from scratches, cleaning marks, haze, or fungus. The internal optical track is free of any problematic dust or debris inclusions.

Whisper-Quiet Mechanical Function: The high-torque VXD linear motor focus drive system operates perfectly—delivering rapid, precise, and completely silent autofocus tracking. The zoom and focus rings turn smoothly with ideal dampened resistance.

Included Accessories
Tamron Dedicated Petal-Type Lens Hood

Front Lens Cap (67mm Size)

Rear Lens Cap

Expanded G2 Optics & True Constant f/2.8 Speed
Dynamic 16-30mm Mirrorless Reach: Delivers a uniquely versatile wide-angle perspective on full-frame Nikon Z-mount bodies, broadening creative framing potential over older wide-angle layouts. It can also be utilized on crop-sensor DX mirrorless bodies where it provides a 24-45mm equivalent walkaround spectrum.

Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Maintains a bright, continuous f/2.8 opening throughout the entire zoom range. This allows you to maintain stable exposure parameters while zooming, facilitates clean handheld shooting in dim interior spaces, and delivers a shallow depth of field with creamy background separation.

Elite Low-Dispersion Element Layout: Formulated with 16 optical glass elements arranged in 12 groups, integrating one eXtra Low Dispersion (XLD) and two Low Dispersion (LD) glass components to aggressively eliminate chromatic aberrations and secondary spectrum color fringing.

Three Glass Molded Aspherical Components: Incorporates three high-precision Glass Molded Aspherical (GM) elements designed to suppress spherical aberrations and geometric wide-angle distortions, ensuring edge-to-edge sharpness and pin-sharp star rendering for night skies.

BBAR-G2 Anti-Reflective Shielding: Treated with Tamron’s advanced Broad-Band Anti-Reflection G2 coating layer to dramatically control ghosting, surface reflections, and lens flare, preserving rich micro-contrast when tracking in heavily backlit conditions.

Upgraded G2 Ergonomics & Customization Controls
Tamron Lens Utility Software Integration: Outfitted with a native waterproof USB-C connector port directly on the lens barrel chassis. Photographers can plug the lens into a computer or smartphone to update firmware or program the physical Focus Set Button to execute customized focus pulls, switch ring behaviors, or switch focus presets.

Tactile Contoured Grip Shell: Features the refined, sculptured G2 exterior shell design, providing a comfortable contoured grip that naturally stabilizes handheld shooting. The zoom and focus rings are finished with an improved, high-abrasion-resistant texture that resists scratches and fingerprints.

Internal Zoom Balance Profile: Engineered with a specialized internal zooming mechanism. The physical length of the external lens barrel remains completely static when panning through the zoom range, preserving an ideal center of gravity—making it perfect for fluid tracking on motorized gimbals.

Fluorine Protected Weather Sealing: Built with moisture-resistant rubber gaskets placed at moving junctions to protect the internal electronics from inclement weather. The front glass element features a protective fluorine compound coating that actively repels water droplets, dust, smudge marks, and oils.

Standardized 67mm Filter Size: Shares Tamron’s signature 67mm front filter thread diameter, allowing you to seamlessly share filters, polarizers, and lens caps across an entire family of Tamron full-frame mirrorless optics.

Technical Specifications
Lens System Classification: Advanced Second-Generation Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom Lens

Lens Mount Type: Nikon Z-Mount (Full-Frame FX and DX Mirrorless Compatible)

Focal Length Range: 16-30mm (24-45mm equivalent on Nikon DX mirrorless sensors)

Maximum Constant Aperture: f/2.8

Minimum Operational Aperture: f/16 via Electronic 9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm

Filter Thread Diameter Size: 67mm (Standardized Tamron mirrorless front layout)

Lens Optical Layout: 16 Elements configured in 12 Groups (Includes 1 XLD, 2 LD, and 3 GM Aspherical Elements)

Autofocus Motorization Gearing: VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) Linear Motor

Focusing Infrastructure System: Internal Zoom and Internal Focusing Design (Constant Physical Length)

Minimum Object Focus Distance: 7.5 inches / 19 cm (Wide End) | 11.8 inches / 30 cm (Tele End)

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:5.4 (Wide end) to 1:7 (Telephoto extension)

Aperture Blade Count: 9-Blade Diaphragm (Rounded Layout)

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.94 x 4.10 inches / 74.8 x 103.9 mm

Weight: Approx. 15.8 oz / 450 grams (Ultra-lightweight, high-mobility wide zoom profile)