Tamron launches 16-50mm F2.8 APS-C zoom for $529

Tamron announced the 16-50mm F2.8, a fast standard zoom for Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. It weighs 305g, uses 14 elements in 10 groups and focuses as close as 15cm. Pricing is $529 for Sony and Fujifilm versions and $549 for Canon and Nikon.

• 305g weight and 80mm length — 42% lighter than the 17-70mm F2.8 VC
• 14 elements in 10 groups, including one LD and four aspherical lenses
• Sony E and Canon RF ship late October, Nikon Z before year-end
• Priced $529–549 versus $900–1700 for first-party 16-50mm F2.8 zooms