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Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens (Sony E)

BH #TA2820028S • MFR #A071
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens (Sony E)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame Format | f/2.8 to f/32
  • RXD Stepping AF Motor
  • Moisture-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
Offering the unique mixture of an all-in-one zoom range and a fast design, the 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD from Tamron is a wide-to-super-tele zoom distinguished by its bright f/2.8 maximum aperture at the wide end of the zoom, along with its sleek and portable design. A series of specialized elements are used to maintain high sharpness and clarity throughout the zoom range. Benefitting the optical design is an RXD stepping motor, which enables quick, near-silent autofocus performance to suit stills and video, along with full-time manual focus override and a minimum focusing distance of 7.5". Suiting this lens's use in harsh climates, it also sports a moisture-resistant construction along with a fluorine-coated front element to protect against fingerprints and smudging.
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Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Overview

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Offering the unique mixture of an all-in-one zoom range and a fast design, the 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD from Tamron is a wide-to-super-tele zoom distinguished by its bright f/2.8 maximum aperture at the wide end of the zoom, along with its sleek and portable design. A series of specialized elements are used to maintain high sharpness and clarity throughout the zoom range. Benefitting the optical design is an RXD stepping motor, which enables quick, near-silent autofocus performance to suit stills and video, along with full-time manual focus override and a minimum focusing distance of 7.5". Suiting this lens's use in harsh climates, it also sports a moisture-resistant construction along with a fluorine-coated front element to protect against fingerprints and smudging.

All-in-one zoom is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 42-300mm equivalent focal length range.
Bright f/2.8-5.6 maximum aperture range suits working in available lighting conditions, especially when working at the wide-angle end of the expansive zoom range.
A series of specialized elements control a variety of aberrations in order to achieve high sharpness and clarity.
RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor delivers impressively quiet, quick, and smooth focusing performance to suit both stills and video applications. This focusing system also offers a minimum focusing distance of just 7.5" and a 1:3.1 maximum magnification for working with close-up subjects. Full-time manual focus override is also possible, and it is compatible with Sony's Direct Manual Focus function or fine-tuned manual control.
A moisture-resistant construction benefits this lens' use in inclement conditions, and a fluorine coating has also been applied to the front lens element to protect against dust, dirt, and smearing.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
Zoom Lock switch keeps the lens in its retracted position when not in use.
UPC: 725211710011

Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Specs

Focal Length28 to 200mm
Maximum Aperturef/2.8 to 5.6
Minimum Aperturef/16 to 32
Lens MountSony E
Lens Format CoverageFull-Frame
Angle of View75° 23' to 12° 21'
Minimum Focus Distance7.5" / 19.05 cm
Maximum Magnification0.32x
Optical Design18 Elements in 14 Groups
Diaphragm Blades7, Rounded
Focus TypeAutofocus
Image StabilizationNo
Filter Size67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)2.91 x 4.6" / 74 x 116.8 mm
Length at Maximum Extension6.78" / 172.1 mm
Weight1.27 lb / 575.5 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5 x 4.5"

Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Reviews

Great value for the price

By Jeff
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-20

You really can't beat this lens for the price. It is a little slow, but in general works great, good range, good zoom, and picture clarity is top-notch.

Great photos! A little slow

By Wilson
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-16

Has a good f2.8 that gives me great light on 28mm on 200mm goes with f5.6 that is also good. Kind of slow on the autofocus but if your not in a hurry I think it covers my needs. When I say slow it's compared to my Sony 24-70mm Zeiss lens. All my tests are made with a Sony Alpha 7 IV

Great All-Around Lens

By Richard
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-13

I wanted a lens for my Sony a7RIV for trips where weight is an issue. I am heading to Central America, and I don't want to take a lot of lenses and I really don't want to change lenses in this environment. The 28-200 meets my needs for trips like this and is quite sharp and lightweight.

So Versatile!

By Thomas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-10

I do a lot of hiking and nature photography. Carrying multiple lenses can make my pack really heavy. This lens allows me to take moderate wide-angle shots but still be able to zoom into details. It is also a great lens for traveling. To capture wildlife I can use it in super-35 or clear-image-zoom mode to get the equivalent field of view of a 300 to 400mm lens. I use this lens most often with my a7c for a lightweight but powerful kit but I also use it frequently with my a7iv. It is so versatile that it is on my camera more often than any other lens. The 2.8 aperture at 28mm is a neat "trick" adding to the versatility in low-light situations. The image quality is not g-master quality but still excellent. I have noticed some color fringing but that is easily corrected in post. At this price point you simply can't go wrong with the Tamron 28-200.

Finally an All-In-One with good optics

By Richard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-04

This lens serves my purpose when I'm traveling and when I am just walking about not knowing what interesting subjects and scenes will be encountered. I had been carrying an a7Riv with the Tamron 2.8/70-180 in the belt pack of a Think Tank Rotation 22 plus a Fuji x100v on a neck strap. That is good, but this is 800g lighter while a larger focal length range. I'm sacrificing wider apertures which I rarely want in the field. For travel I will combine this with either my Sony 4/16-35 PZ G or my Loxia 21. I always want a hood, for both blocking of stray light and for front element protection. But I also want quick access to my CPL. Therefore I use collapsible rubber hoods and attach my CPL (and my NDs) to the hood's front threads. Below 35mm on this and on many zooms the deep frame of a collapsible hood will vignette. By stepping up to 77mm on this lens I can shoot at 28mm without vignetting, if I leave the hood collapsed, and the frame of the hood does function a bit to block stray light. For convenience I use only K&F magnetic filters and tethered pinch caps. I sold my heavier Sony 4/24-105, bought from B&H in 2018. I cannot think of any circumstance in which I'd choose the 24-105 over this lens, advantages of much longer reach, faster aperture in mid range, and 75g less to carry. Any time I want to go wider than 28 I also need wider than 24.

LOVE IT - my all around lens

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-31

Great lens for multiple uses and when you can only carry one. It's very responsive and I am very happy with Tamron. I just wish they made prime lenses with wide apertures.

Nice All in One Lens for Sony E-Mount

By Illiad
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-01

I researched the Tamron 28-200 and many reviews highly recommended it as the best All in One lens for the Sony Full Frame mirrorless system. Have not traveled with it yet but I did test it out and it works well.

Blurry, bad focus interaction with Sony bodies

By Michael
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-31

I have now bought and returned two of these. Both had serious image sharpness issues. Both were unable to obtain a sharp image at any focal length, even when manually focused. The second was better, but still inadequate, especially at longer focal lengths. I considered attempting a third copy of the lens, but I give up, I will just buy the Sony lens.

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