Tamron

16-50mm ƒ/2.8 A

16-50mm F2.8 A

Tamron 16-50mm ƒ/2.8 A is a 16–50mm zoom lens for the Fujifilm X mount, equivalent to 24–75mm on full frame, with a maximum aperture of ƒ/2.8 and autofocus. It weighs 305 g.

Optics

Type
Zoom · Photo
Focal length
16–50mm (24–75mm eq.)
Angle of view
84.1–32.2°
Aperture
ƒ/2.8 – ƒ/16
Constant aperture
Yes
Blades
7, rounded
Aperture ring
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Construction
14 el. / 10 gr.
Designations
A
Designed for
APS-C

Focus

Type
Autofocus, linear motor
Minimum distance
0.15 m
Magnification
0.22× (1:4.5)

Size and mount

Diameter × length
64.4 × 79.9 mm
Weight
305 g
Filter
55 mm front
Mount
Native X mount

Features

Yes
Weather sealed, Electronic contacts
No
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History

Maker
Tamron · JP
Announced
2026-10-14
Status
Current

Model B091. "A" means "for APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras" (Tamron's new naming, replacing Di III-A). Announced 2026-10-14; Sony E and Canon RF ship 2026-10-29, Nikon Z 2026-11-19, FUJIFILM X mount not until 2026-12-17. Angle of view 84°04'-32°11'. Minimum focus 0.15 m (W) / 0.29 m (T); maximum magnification 1:4.5 (W) / 1:4.8 (T). VXD linear motor; Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating. Uses GM and LD elements (counts not given). The official product photo is generic across mounts and not confirmed to show the X mount version.

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