The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD and the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD and Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD and the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD weighs 460g, which means it is 412g (47%) lighter than the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II which has a weight of 872g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has the Sony Alpha lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD has a focal range of 17-50mm and
3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
25.5 - 75mm .
On the other hand, the Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 52.5mm .
