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
48 Overall Score
Price $580
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
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 | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 RXD 28-200mm | 86.9 | 3.2 | 99.3 | 85.8 | 44.6 | 4.7 | 95.4 | 15 | 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 |
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