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What makes the 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens unique?

This lens is the world's first ultra wide-angle zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture designed for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It offers sharp, high-resolution images even in low-light conditions and is exceptionally lightweight and compact.

What is the Minimum Object Distance (MOD) for this lens?

The lens offers an impressive MOD of 0.15m (5.9 in) at the widest end and 0.24m (9.4 in) at the 20mm end, allowing you to get close to your subjects.

What is the RXD motor in the 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens?

The RXD (Rapid-eXtra-silent stepping Drive) motor is a high-speed precision AF drive system that ensures fast and accurate autofocus. It's ideal for capturing moving subjects or shooting videos.

Is the 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens durable?

Yes, the lens features a Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added protection when shooting outdoors.

What is included in the bundle with the 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens?

The lens comes bundled with a Flashpoint Zoom-Mini TTL R2 Flash, Filter Kit, Lens Cleaner, Lens Pouch, and a carrying bag, providing a comprehensive solution for all your photography needs.

Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?LEE E : This lens has amazing reviews used for social media content creation when combined with the e series Sony cameras. I am super excited to try it.

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Review Summary

2025-12-03T09:47:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect!

Amazing clarity for the price. I have been sable to take amazing photos with this. Game changer for me.

AARON G.

2023-09-08T14:24:15

Rated 4 out of 5

Small pouch

Everything in the kit, except for the "small" lens pouch, is great. Small is the operative word as I thought the pouch would fit the new 11-20mm lens, I was wrong. Certainly not a deal breaker and I do like and will use the other accessories. As for the 11-20mm lens, all the reviews are spot on. Still getting used to the lens but using an external flash (on auto) seems to be a bit of overkill and I noticed the video is darker indoors than with my Tamron 17-70mm (on auto setting) so that will take more experimenting. I got this for still photography and me vlogging would only annoy the world. Shots are sharp and great using my A6300. I know, the A6400 or A6700 would be a nice upgrade but my A6300 works great and is paid for.

STEVEN M.

2022-07-20T18:02:36

Rated 4 out of 5

Adarama?s great

I have always gotten great products from Adarama. I recommend them highly.

SUSAN P.

2021-12-29T18:55:28

Rated 4 out of 5

Fine, except the pouch/bag

The bundle was fine. The only thing was the lens pouch barely covers the lens. Actually, you can?t even close it. It doesn?t make sense.

DANIEL C.

2021-07-21T08:35:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy Customer

I received my lens and it was in perfect shape. They did a great job with packaging and I'm happy with my purchase. The lens is great! I've used it a few times already and look forward to testing it out some more soon.

ASHLEY A.

2021-07-01T20:53:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens for any Sony APSC camera

It isn't very often that I am blown away by any lens but, from my initial testing, it appears that I am going t have a love affair with this lens. It is sharp (far sharper than my copy of the Sony 10-18mm that the Tamron has replaced) and the colors are saturated. Auto focus is excellent and I was surprised at how light it feels. I use it on my Sony A6600 and have no problems with lack of image stabilization...

Richard C.

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Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Specifications

  • Filter Size

    67mm

  • Focal Length

    11-20mm (for full-frame mirrorless format: 16.5-30mm equivalent field-of-view)

  • Compatible Mount

    Sony E-mount

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Angle of View (diagonal)

    105 Degree 20' to 71 Degree 35' (for APS-C mirrorless format)

  • Optical Construction

    12 elements in 10 groups

  • Minimum Object Distance

    Wide: 0.49' (0.15m)
    Tele: 0.78' (0.24m)

  • Maximum Magnification Ratio

    Wide: 1:4
    Tele: 1:7.6

  • Aperture Blades

    7 (circular diaphragm)

  • Minimum Aperture

    F16

  • Dimensions (L x Diameter)

    3.4 x 2.87" (86.2 x 73mm)

  • Weight

    11.8 oz (335g)

About Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8

You'll be amazed from the very first shot
The world's first1 fast-aperture F2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom lens for mirrorless invites new experiences.

Offering the unprecedented brightness of constant F2.8 and outstanding portability, the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A2 RXD (Model B060) is a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. The F2.8 maximum aperture is a world's first for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless in this category. Because the fast-aperture lets you maintain a high shutter speed even when shooting in dark conditions, you can capture sharp images with minimal hand shake. Also, special lens elements have been optimally arranged to suppress optical aberrations. These features combine to produce clear images and high-resolution performance. The lens is so light weight and compact that it is hard to believe it is a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens. This makes it ideal for regular use, and for travel when you want to carry a smaller camera bag. The 11-20mm F2.8 achieves an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.15m (5.9 in) at the widest end and 0.24m (9.4 in) at the 20mm end, ensuring the ability to close in on subjects as you please. The lens also incorporates a fast precision AF drive system with an RXD (Rapid-eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit. Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating join forces to offer additional protection when shooting outdoors. Everything you see, from daily life to travels, is in your photographic grasp with this lens. The 11-20mm F2.8 will expand your enjoyment of shooting by combining excellent portability with the ability to capture images unique to fast-aperture lenses.

Capture dynamic images with a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens
Covering focal lengths from 11-20mm (equivalent to 16.5-30mm in full-frame format), this lens is the first ultra wide-angle lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras in the world to achieve a maximum aperture of F2.8 and allows users to fully enjoy the soft bokeh effects, distinctive depth-of-field and unique perspective provided by a fast-aperture lens. Enjoy a higher degree of photographic freedom than ever before, such as taking regular snapshots at the 20mm end, which has a rather natural angle of view, and then challenging yourself to take powerful ultra wide-angle shots at the wide end - all while enjoying the easy handling and the advantages that fast-aperture lenses offer. The lens shines in various scenarios, including architecture, landscape, indoor environmental portraits, and interior photography.

A design so compact and light weight, it's hard to believe it's an ultra wide-angle lens
The lens was designed to be exceptionally compact and light weight, an ideal match with Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It has an overall length of 86.2mm (3.4 in), and weighs 335g (11.8 oz). Imagine a lens so small and light that it is hard to believe it is a full-fledged fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom. You can concentrate on shooting without worrying about bulk or weight. When used with a compatible Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless camera body, you will enjoy carefree handheld shooting of still images, or even find it easy to shoot video using a compact tripod or gimbal.

Enjoy the outstanding optical performance of the TAMRON 11-20mm F2.8
The 11-20mm F2.8 is a high-resolution lens that focuses on superb image quality as a full-fledged fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom. The optical construction includes 12 elements in 10 groups. High resolution performance is maintained across the entire frame with the well-balanced arrangement of two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lens elements. Two LD (Low Dispersion) and one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) lens elements are used to suppress the chromatic aberrations that tend to occur when shooting at the wide-open aperture of fast-aperture lenses. These features combine to render clear, crisp images. In addition, the use of the lens correction features built into Sony cameras lets users harness extra lens performance gains.

Indulge in the exciting world of wide-angle macro with an MOD of 0.15m
The MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is just 0.15m (5.9 in) at the widest end. This extreme close-range shooting performance allows you to get as close to a subject as you like. The maximum magnification ratio is 1:4 (an astonishing feat for an ultra wide-angle lens) and it unlocks powerful wide-angle macro shooting utilizing the unique perspective that makes near objects look larger, and distant objects smaller. Additionally, using the F2.8 maximum aperture produces a shallower depth-of-field that creates soft bokeh in the background, allowing users to take distinctive images with unique expressions.

Explore a wide variety of situations by combining two lenses in TAMRON's series of fast-aperture zooms for APS-C mirrorless cameras
By combining the 11-20mm F2.8 and its balance of excellent portability and high image quality with the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070), the combination of these two lenses covers an extreme range of focal lengths from 11mm to 70mm (equivalent to 16.5mm to 105mm on full-frame cameras) with a fast, wide-open aperture of F2.8. The combined weight of the two lenses is only approximately 860g (30.3 oz). Drastically reducing bulky size and weight can greatly lighten the load during shooting and transportation and is convenient during travel when you want to reduce the size and weight of your camera bag as much as possible. Additionally, like most of the TAMRON's other lenses for Sony E-mount cameras, the filter size is unified at 67mm. In addition to allowing the shared use of PL and various other filters between lenses, the unified size is also highly convenient as it eliminates the hassle of finding the right lens cap when switching lenses. With these two lenses covering a broad angle of view, users can easily enjoy photography spanning various genres from portrait work to tabletop photography and landscapes. Have it all!

High performance autofocus system means you'll own every shooting opportunity
The AF drive on the 11-20mm F2.8 includes an RXD motor unit to help you stay focused on the action. RXD uses an actuator to precisely control the rotational angle of the motor, allowing it to directly drive the focusing lens without passing through a reduction gear. A sensor that precisely detects the position of the lens enables high-speed and accurate AF, which is ideal when shooting continually moving subjects or recording video. And with a focusing system that is both smooth and quiet, the 11-20mm F2.8 lets you shoot free from stress not worrying the drive sound in a quiet environment.

Circular aperture to produce a smooth-edged bokeh
A 7-blade diaphragm is configured to retain a smooth, circular-shaped aperture opening even when stopped down by two stops from the wide-open aperture. This produces a smooth-edged bokeh in background highlights.

BBAR-G2 Coating delivers stunning clarity and contrast
TAMRON has long been an innovator of coating technologies that prevent ghosting and flare. Second-generation BBAR-G2 Coating is a groundbreaking advancement that provides vastly improved performance compared to the original BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating. The coating corrects for ghosting and flare to an unprecedented extent and renders fine subject detail with true clarity and stunning contrast even under backlit conditions.

Moisture-Resistant Construction protects your lens
For greater protection when shooting outdoors, leak-resistant seals throughout the lens barrel help protect your equipment.

Fluorine Coating for protection and safe cleaning
The front surface of the lens element is coated with a protective fluorine compound that is water- and oil-repellant. The lens surface is easier to wipe clean and is less vulnerable to the damaging effects of dirt, dust, moisture, and fingerprints.

Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Features

  • You'll be amazed from the very first shot
  • Capture dynamic images with a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens
  • A design so compact and light weight, it's hard to believe it's an ultra wide-angle lens
  • Enjoy the outstanding optical performance of the TAMRON 11-20mm F2.8
  • Indulge in the exciting world of wide-angle macro with an MOD of 0.15m
  • Explore a wide variety of situations by combining two lenses in TAMRON's series of fast-aperture zooms for APS-C mirrorless cameras
  • High performance autofocus system means you'll own every shooting opportunity
  • Circular aperture to produce a smooth-edged bokeh
  • BBAR-G2 Coating delivers stunning clarity and contrast
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction protects your lens
  • Fluorine Coating for protection and safe cleaning

Key Features

  • You'll be amazed from the very first shot
  • Capture dynamic images with a fast-aperture ultra wide-angle zoom lens
  • A design so compact and light weight, it's hard to believe it's an ultra wide-angle lens
  • Enjoy the outstanding optical performance of the TAMRON 11-20mm F2.8
  • Indulge in the exciting world of wide-angle macro with an MOD of 0.15m
  • High performance autofocus system means you'll own every shooting opportunity

What's in the box:

  • Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens
  • Flower-Shaped Hood
  • Lens Caps
  • Tamron 6 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • Flashpoint Zoom-Mini TTL R2 Flash for Sony Compact Cameras
  • ProOptic 67mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
  • LensPen Lens Cleaner
  • Slinger Neoprene Lens Pouch