Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 RXD
An f/2.8 aperture at the wide end of a 28-200mm zoom range makes this lens stand out for available-light shooting, while its 576g weight keeps it portable on full-frame Sony E-mount bodies. The moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating add practical durability for outdoor use, and the bundle includes a protection filter and 64GB SD card. This lens is best for travel photographers who want a single, lightweight zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto without sacrificing low-light capability at 28mm.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong macro (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | RXD |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 190 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 RXD | 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) | 576 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | RXD | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 RXD | 53.9 | 3.2 | 66 | 85.8 | 83.4 | 4.7 | 91.2 | 95.4 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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