Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 RXD
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
48 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong versatility (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong macro (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
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 | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28-200mm | 18-55mm | 17-40mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 85 | 205 | 535 | 306 | 326 | 495 |
| AF Type | RXD Stepping AF Motor | pulse stepping motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 RXD | 84.8 | 3.5 | 99.2 | 83.2 | 39.5 | 5 | 95.4 | 16.9 | 34.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.8 | 81.5 | 83.7 | 95.3 | 54.7 | 82.9 | 82.8 | 86.2 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.9 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.3 | 96.7 | 95.3 | 75.7 | 94.1 | 34.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 86.7 | 83.9 | 49 | 86.2 | 88.4 | 80.5 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.5 | 71 | 37.4 | 78 | 82.9 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 79.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 84.8 | 86.7 | 70.5 | 41.6 | 83.9 | 88.4 | 77 | 53.5 | 98.4 |
Usage Scores
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