Do Variable Aperture Zoom Lenses Mean Poorer Image Quality?

01/05/2026

Does a wide range zoom lens mean lower image quality? Sam shows you how to utilize Tamron's 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 with an 8x zoom range for multiple photographic genres. You can go from taking wide landscapes to portraits to wildlife to street photography, all without lugging around a bunch of gear.

  • 0:00 - Are Long Range Lenses Worth It?
  • 1:08 - Test Shoot
  • 2:23 - Sharpness, Bokeh & Minimum Focusing Distance
  • 2:45 - Weight, Switches, and Buttons

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