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

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

With a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture at the wide end and a versatile 28-200mm zoom range, this full-frame E-mount lens stands out for its compact 85g design and rapid RXD stepping AF motor. Its moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating provide practical all-weather reliability, while the zoom lock switch prevents barrel creep during travel. Travel photographers prioritizing a single, lightweight lens for varied lighting will find this zoom’s flexibility ideal, reflected in a 68.4/100 travel suitability score.

Focal length 28-200mm
Aperture f/32
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 85 g
af type RXD Stepping AF Motor
lens type zoom
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 RXD 28-200mm lens
48 Overall Score
Price R$0
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong versatility (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
  • Strong macro (86th percentile) 86th

Cons

  • Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)
  • Below average aperture (5th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (15th percentile)

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 86.9
Bokeh 3.2
Build 99.3
Macro 85.8
Optical 44.6
Aperture 4.7
Versatility 95.4
Social Proof 15
Stabilization 36.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Zoom
Focal Length Min 28
Focal Length Max 200
Coating Fluorine coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/32
Min Aperture f/2.8
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 7

Build

Mount Sony E
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs
Filter Thread 67

AF & Stabilization

AF Type RXD Stepping AF Motor

Focus

Min Focus Distance 190
Max Magnification 1:3.1

vs Competition

Spec Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 RXD 28-200mm Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2
Focal Length 28-200mm 18-50mm 17-28mm 12-35mm 18-135mm 27mm
Max Aperture f/32 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/3.5 f/1.2
Mount Sony E Sony E Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Sony E Sony E
Stabilization false false false true true false
Weather Sealed true true true true false true
Weight (g) 85 290 450 306 326 560
AF Type RXD Stepping AF Motor stepping motor Stepping Motor Autofocus Linear motor STM
Lens Type zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom prime
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 RXD 28-200mm 86.93.299.385.844.64.795.41536.8
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 86.982.186.191.782.284.278.689.636.8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare 86.987.375.285.888.284.26869.136.8
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare 53.982.185.45186.584.280.685.196.9
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare 9875.772.540.378.577.695.889.682.4
Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare 86.998.567.438.582.298.633.689.636.8

Usage Scores

Macro (53.3)Overall (47.8)Budget (49.6)Street (48.3)Travel (69.4)Portrait (21.6)Landscape (53.2)Professional (43.4)Video Cinema (35)Wildlife Sports (53.7)

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