Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 RXD 28-200mm
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
49 Overall Score
Price £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 (16th 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 28-200mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28-200mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 85 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 | 495 |
| AF Type | RXD Stepping AF Motor | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM | 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 28-200mm | 87.4 | 3.4 | 99.2 | 85.9 | 45.2 | 5 | 95.3 | 16.4 | 37.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 67.3 | 68.7 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 68 | 62.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 93.1 | 67.7 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.5 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.2 | 92.4 | 55.5 | 93.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 72.6 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.9 | 89.2 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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