Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Full-Frame Lens (2020)
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Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is a full-frame all-in-one zoom lens for the E-mount mirrorless system. It offers over 7x optical zoom while delivering a f/2.8 - f/5.6 aperture, 1/3 stops larger than alternatives on the market.
Tamron designed this lens to be versatile. Its compact and lightweight nature makes it easy to carry on a camera throughout the day. Leveraging its unique experience in designing all-in-one zoom lenses, Tamron has managed to deliver good image quality and close-focusing capability.
This lens shares with other E-mount lenses that Tamron has marketed, such as the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III and the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III in terms of features and filter size.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fast AF
- Very useful focal range
- Zoom lock prevents zoom creep
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- All-in-one lenses tend to offer lower IQ
- Not the sharpest
What external reviewers found***
External score 75% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Very good colors, very nice blurry background and very good to excellent sharpness at all focal lengths
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Lightweight and compact
- Fast autofocus
Cons
- Lacks sharpness at f/5.6
- Limited zoom range
- Bulky and heavy
- No image stabilization coordinating with IBIS
- Limited focal length range
- Slight distortion at f/2.8 and f/11
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
7 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
All-in-One Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
18 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
14 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
Aspherical, hybrid aspherical, extra-low dispersion, low-dispersion elements + BBAR coating groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
67 mm / 2.64 in
Size | Diameter
74 mm / 2.91 in
Size | Length
117 mm / 4.61 in
Weight
576 g / 20.35 oz
Function
Angle Of View
75.4° Diagonal | 65.5° Horizontal | 46.4° Vertical (wide) ~ 12.4° Diagonal | 10.3° Horizontal | 6.9° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8–5.6 ~ f/16–32
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
28 mm ~ 200 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom (zoom lock available)
Performance
Max Magnification
0.32x
Min Focus Distance
190 mm / 7.48 in
Production
Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2020-06-11
Model Name
A071
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External Reviews
sonyalpha[1]
Reviewer score 77%The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-F5.6 Di III RXD is a high quality superzoom that will suit all people who want to travel light with only one zoom while keeping high quality. It will be at ease without any issues on 24 and 42Mpix, it even supports the 61Mpix in the majority of the cases.
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Pros
- Very good colors, very nice blurry background and very good to excellent sharpness at all focal lengths
- Fast and accurate, price is reasonable and lens stay compact
Cons
- A7RIV with only 24Mpix performance is slower than a full F2.8 zoom as less light is coming to the sensor (max aperture of F5.6 at 200mm)
cameralabs[2]
Reviewer score 81%The Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di III is a small and light all-in-one zoom designed for mirrorless cameras with full-frame sensors. The lens still shows a little zoom creep but the zoom lock at 28mm can prevent that. At the time of writing, it was only available in Sony E-mount, and costs more in some regions than Sony’s own FE 24-240mm super-zoom, while lacking its broader zoom range and optical stabilization.
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Pros
- Sharpness at 200mm focal length
- Fast autofocus
- Wide zoom range
Cons
- Bulky and heavy
- Limited zoom range
digitaltrends[3]
Reviewer score 68%The Tamron 28-200mm is not trying to be the one lens to rule them all. If your expensive Sony G Master lenses are what get you through the week, this Tamron is what you pull out on the weekend. It's the lens you choose when you're ready to stop worrying about megapixels, field curvature, and bokeh.
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Pros
- Lightweight and compact
- Excellent autofocus
- Compact and portable
Cons
- Lacks sharpness at f/5.6
- Vignetting is intense
pcmag[4]
Reviewer score 79%The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is a full-frame zoom with a big 7x ratio. It delivers crisper images with less distortion than you'd expect from an all-in-one zoom. It's built well, too—materials are sturdy and incorporate dust and splash protection.
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Pros
- Compatible with full-frame and APS-C cameras
- Good image quality
- Dust and splash protection
Cons
- Slight distortion at f/2.8 and f/11
digitalpicture[5]
Reviewer score 73%The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens aligns with expectations from the DI III moniker. A super-zoom lens holds substantial advantages, but image quality, at least over a subset of the range, is often sacrificed. The Tamron lens shows less peripheral shading at the long end, less at equivalent wide apertures, and less when stopped down.
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Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Lightweight design
- Wide aperture opening
Cons
- Limited focal length range
- No image stabilization coordinating with IBIS
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References
- ^ Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-F5.6 Di III RXD. [sonyalpha]. https://sonyalpha.blog/2020/07/08/tamron-28-200mm-f2-8-f5-6-di-iii-rxd/. 2020-07-08. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di III RXD review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/tamron-28-200mm-f2-8-5-6-di-iii-rxd-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ Tamron’s 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 superzoom beats expectations. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/camera-lens-reviews/tamron-28-200mm-f28-56-review/. 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tamron-28-200mm-f28-56-di-iii-rxd. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-28-200mm-f-2.8-5.6-Di-III-RXD-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
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