Tamron AF09M-700 28-75mm
A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 28-75mm zoom range enables consistent low-light shooting and shallow depth of field control on a budget. Weighing just 510g, this lens offers a portable full-frame option with a built-in focus motor for compatibility with most Nikon DSLRs. It’s best for hobbyist photographers seeking an affordable, fast standard zoom for portraits and everyday action.
Focal length 28-75mm
Aperture f/28
Mount Sony A
Weight 510 g
31 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong versatility (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)
- Below average aperture (7th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average build (25th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 75 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/28 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony A |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 75 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron AF09M-700 28-75mm | 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 | 28-75mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/28 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 510 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron AF09M-700 28-75mm | 53.9 | 5 | 24.9 | 95.1 | 20.2 | 7.3 | 78.5 | 74.5 | 36.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 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 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 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 | 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 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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