Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony E

The Perspective Only 12mm Can Capture

The Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Lens delivers an ultra-wide 12mm perspective with a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range. It creates an expansive sense of scale for landscapes and architecture while providing the light-gathering performance needed for star-filled night skies, dimly lit interiors, and other low-light scenes.

Stunning Corner-to-Corner Resolution for Astrophotography and Nightscapes

The advanced optical design combines one XGM (eXpanded Glass Moulded Aspherical), three GM (Glass Moulded Aspherical), one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and three LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements to suppress optical aberrations, reducing peripheral blurring and colour fringing while maintaining sharp, clear image quality across the frame.

• AX (Anti-reflection eXpand) Coating: Applies a uniform vapour-deposited coating to highly curved lens elements, reducing unwanted reflections for clearer, sharper images.
• BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating: Minimises ghosting and flare to maintain high contrast and image clarity, even in challenging lighting conditions.

Enhanced Mobility for Landscapes: A Compact and Lightweight Design

With a compact design measuring 119.3mm and weighing just 570g, this lens is easy to carry on mountain hikes and nightscape adventures. Fine-tuned at the micron level and extensively durability tested, it delivers dependable performance without adding unnecessary weight.

Comprehensive Control Features to Meet Professional Demands

The Custom Switch, Focus Set Button, and USB-C connector support customised lens functions for stills and video. Dedicated AF/MF, MF Lock, and Zoom Lock switches provide quick focus control and stable framing at 12mm or 20mm, while the Click ON/OFF Switch adjusts aperture ring operation for photography or video recording.

The Iris Lock Switch lets you select camera-controlled Auto aperture or manual f/2.8–f/16 adjustment via the lens. Paired with the Aperture Ring, it provides fast, tactile control for both still photography and video.

Responsive VXD Autofocus and Close-Focus Control

The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor delivers fast, precise, and quiet autofocus with excellent responsiveness. An impressive minimum object distance of 0.18m at 12mm and 0.28m at 20mm enables dramatic close-up compositions, combining foreground detail with expansive ultra-wide backgrounds for striking perspective.

12-Blade Bokeh Meets Modern Design

The 12-blade circular diaphragm produces smooth, rounded bokeh at wide apertures and crisp 12-point starbursts when stopped down. Finished with Toned Profile Next styling, the lens combines a refined, modern design with the durability needed for demanding outdoor photography.

Integrated Protection and Accessory Support

The integrated flower-shaped lens hood helps reduce flare and ghosting for clearer images, while the locking front lens cap provides a secure fit during transport. A rear filter holder accepts cut-to-size sheet filters for long exposures, and the included soft wrapping cloth helps protect the lens from dust and scratches when stored in your camera bag.

• Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony E
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Limited 3-Year Warranty

Focal Length: 12 to 20mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Lens Mount: Sony E
Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
Minimum Focus Distance: 18 cm (Wide) to 28.2 cm (Tele)
Maximum Magnification: 0.17x (1:5.8 Macro Reproduction Ratio)
Optical Design: 17 Elements in 12 Groups
Diaphragm Blades: 12 Rounded Blades
Focus Type: Autofocus
Image Stabilisation: No
Dimensions: 11.9 cm (Length)
Weight: 570 g