Tamron announces the RF 16-50 2.8 for aps-c
p.1 #1Tamron announces the RF 16-50 2.8 for aps-c
Didn't see this coming.
Jim
https://www.canonrumors.com/tamron-officially-announces-the-rf-16-50mm-f-2-8-a-for-aps-c/
Jim
https://www.canonrumors.com/tamron-officially-announces-the-rf-16-50mm-f-2-8-a-for-aps-c/
Oct 15, 2026 at 04:37 AM
p.1 #2Tamron announces the RF 16-50 2.8 for aps-c
You can now compare the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 to Tamron 16-50 f/2.8 on the-digital-picture using Sony A1 camera.
It appears the Tamron loses out to Sigma optically at the long end.
It appears the Tamron loses out to Sigma optically at the long end.
Oct 15, 2026 at 06:30 AM
p.1 #3Tamron announces the RF 16-50 2.8 for aps-c
Compact, lightweight, and that extra width on the wide-end - nice to have options!
Oct 15, 2026 at 06:36 AM
p.1 #4Tamron announces the RF 16-50 2.8 for aps-c
I'm not sure I could get used to zooming in the wrong direction.
Oct 15, 2026 at 07:37 AM
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p.1 #5Tamron announces the RF 16-50 2.8 for aps-c
TomSchriefer wrote:
I'm not sure I could get used to zooming in the wrong direction.
It really irks me when companies are this lazy. If you're going to make a lens for a mount, it needs to match zoom throw, manual focus, and aperture ring directions.
I'm not sure I could get used to zooming in the wrong direction.
It really irks me when companies are this lazy. If you're going to make a lens for a mount, it needs to match zoom throw, manual focus, and aperture ring directions.
Oct 15, 2026 at 07:51 AM
p.1 #6Tamron announces the RF 16-50 2.8 for aps-c
Somewhat interesting lens, yes. But Canon, finally make the RF-S 15-85! Or why not RF 15-85 L as RF line of lenses is supposed to be so superior. I would get one right there. Cost? Who cares. An RF 15-85 L would be The Lens!
Oct 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM
p.1 #7Tamron announces the RF 16-50 2.8 for aps-c
Canon doesn't seem interested in doing any good lenses for APS-C RF mount to make it attractive, because they want everyone to skip to FF (= spend $$$) as soon as possible, or at least to use FF lenses in lieu of (nonexistent) good APS-C options. Hence the RF-S versions of 22/2 and 32/1.4 being a no-show (even though the EF-M 18-150 was ported with minimal changes, and in rather reasonable timeframe, which means it's pretty easy to do if there's a decision).
So I think if we do see any exciting options for RF APS-C, it will be from Sigma and Tamron, possibly (LK) Samyang as well. At least Canon has lifted the gate open for this kind of lenses - it could be way worse.
So I think if we do see any exciting options for RF APS-C, it will be from Sigma and Tamron, possibly (LK) Samyang as well. At least Canon has lifted the gate open for this kind of lenses - it could be way worse.
Oct 15, 2026 at 04:07 PM