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Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD B060

Tamron · 11–20 mm · f/2.8

Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD B060

Score Breakdown

Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.

Physical 57
Optics 76
Features 71
Construction 32
67
SCORE /100

General

About This Lens
The Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD is Tamron's first ultra-wide zoom for Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras, delivering a constant F2.8 aperture across its entire range. Its compact design (340g, 84.2mm length) and fast RXD autofocus motor make it excellent for travel and video, while advanced optics with GM aspherical and low-dispersion elements provide sharp, well-corrected images with minimal aberrations. At $659, it commands a premium over Canon's kit offerings but delivers superior optical performance and aperture speed for dedicated APS-C shooters.
BrandTamron
Release Year2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Canon RF
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Canon EOS R
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C

Physical

57/100
Lens Weight340 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
73 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
84.2 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
Yes
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

76/100
Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
11–20 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8
Focal Length Angle of View105.33°–70.56°
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
20 mm
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
Automatic
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Zoom Mechanism
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System enabling zoom function
Manual
Zoom Ring
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If zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring
Yes
Zoom Type
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The design or approach to zooming
Rotary
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
15 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
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Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.25x
Autofocus ModeYes
Manual ModeYes
Manual Focusing RingYes

Features

71/100
Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Fluorine Coating
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Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
Yes
Built In Lens HoodNo
Lens Hood TypePetal
Zoom Lock
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Zoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length
No
Teleconverter
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A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
Yes
Image StabilizationNo

Construction

32/100
Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
12
Groups10
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
2
Bi Aspherical Elements
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Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
0
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
2
Super Low Dispersion
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Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
1
CA Reduction
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Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
0
Internal Focusing
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Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
Yes