Tamron announces a 16-50mm F2.8 zoom for APS-C
Tamron has announced the 16-50mm F2.8 A (model B091), a constant-aperture standard zoom for APS-C cameras that covers roughly 24-75 mm in full-frame terms (about 26-80 mm on Canon RF bodies).
The Sony E and Canon RF versions go on sale on October 29, 2026, followed by Nikon Z on November 19 and Fujifilm X on December 17. It weighs 305 g (315 g for Nikon Z), takes 55 mm filters and focuses as close as 15 cm at the wide end, with a VXD linear autofocus motor and a splash-resistant build.