Tamron's 16-50mm F2.8 A (Model B091) is a compact APS-C standard zoom announced on October 14, 2026. Tamron USA lists $529 for Sony E and Fujifilm X and $549 for Canon RF and Nikon Z, with release dates staggered by mount.
Price and release dates (US)
- Sony E: $529, from October 29, 2026
- Canon RF: $549, from October 29, 2026
- Nikon Z: $549, November 19, 2026
- Fujifilm X: $529, December 17, 2026
The Sony E and Canon RF dates have passed according to Tamron's schedule. Tamron's global release gives the same dates.
Key facts
- Focal length: 16-50mm, roughly 24-75mm full-frame equivalent (25.6-80mm on Canon RF)
- Aperture: constant F2.8
- Autofocus: VXD linear motor
- Stabilization: Tamron's spec table lists none, and its announcement does not mention any
- Length, weight and maximum diameter, per Tamron's spec tables:
- Sony E: 79.6mm (3.2 in), 305g (10.8 oz), 64.4mm
- Fujifilm X: 79.9mm (3.2 in), 305g (10.8 oz), 64.4mm
- Canon RF: 77.6mm (3.1 in), 305g (10.8 oz), 69.2mm
- Nikon Z: 315g (11.2 oz), 70mm maximum diameter
- Filter diameter: 55mm
- Closest focus: 0.15m (6 in) at the wide end
- Build: moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine coating on the front element
- Extras: a front cap with a strap hole
Why it matters
Tamron positions the lens as an everyday "go-to" zoom and a first interchangeable lens. At $529 to $549 with constant F2.8 it is aimed at buyers who want a fast standard zoom without a large lens.
The trade-offs are in the rollout. Fujifilm X users wait until December 17, 7 weeks after the Sony E and Canon RF versions, and Nikon Z users wait until November 19. Canon RF and Nikon Z cost $20 more than Sony E and Fujifilm X.
For a longer reach on APS-C, see Sigma's 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS, a $799 constant-F2.8 telephoto zoom. More launches are in our lens news hub.
What we checked
Details come from Tamron's global and US announcements dated October 14, 2026, fetched October 31, 2026, and re-checked November 2, 2026. Prices and mount dates come from the Tamron USA announcement.
