Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD Full-Frame Lens (2018)
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Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD is a standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Tamron in 2018, it has 15 elements in 12 groups.
Like most zoom lenses, the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD is externally-zooming. For incremental weathers, Tamron is kind enough to include weather sealing.
A standard zoom lens with relatively bright maximum aperture, the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD can be a key piece in a photographer's arsenal, though some may prefer prime lenses in this focal range.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Weather-sealed
- Excellent image quality
- Rather compact for an f/2.8 standard zoom
Cons
- External zoom without zoom lock
- Not the most solid build
- Only reaches 28mm
What external reviewers found***
External score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good image quality
- Good and reliable AF with firmware V2 (July 2018)
- Lightweight and compact
- Very good correction of LoCA
- Excellent sharpness globally on par with Sony Pro's Excellent sharpness
- Very low CA
Cons
- Poor bokeh
- Bokeh is harsh and sometimes distracting
- Firmware V1 had some issues in term of AF accuracy
- Lateral CA
Price Comparison
Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Standard Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
15 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
12 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
Molded glass, hybrid aspherical, low dispersion, extra low dispersion + BBAR and fluorine coatings groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
67 mm / 2.64 in
Size | Diameter
73 mm / 2.87 in
Size | Length
117 mm / 4.61 in
Weight
550 g / 19.43 oz
Function
Angle Of View
75.4° Diagonal | 65.5° Horizontal | 46.4° Vertical (wide) ~ 32.2° Diagonal | 27.0° Horizontal | 18.2° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
28 mm ~ 75 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom
Performance
Max Magnification
0.34x
Min Focus Distance
190 mm / 7.48 in
Production
Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2018-02-22
Model Name
A036
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External Reviews
phillipreeve[1]
Reviewer score 81%The Tamron 2.8/28-75 Di III RXD is the first Tamron lens for mirrorless full frame cameras. It is a f2.8 standard zoom lens that handles like the usual f4 counterparts. The lens has high vignetting wide open, the extreme corner sharpness is not on par with the best lenses.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- F2.8 standard zoom lens
- High vignetting wide open
- Very good correction of LoCA
Cons
- Bokeh is harsh and sometimes distracting
- Poor bokeh
sonyalpha[2]
Reviewer score 71%Tests were made on a Sony A7RIII, the most demanding sensor with 42 Mpix. The lens offer excellent performance for a Zoom on par with the Sony 24-70 F2.8 GM The Tamron reach a pretty bad score in term of accuracy in AFC burst mode with only 50% tack sharp Tamron just announced on 30 May 2018, they will fix it via a firmware update (that can be done via the Sony camera body)
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness globally on par with Sony Pro's Excellent sharpness
- Very low CA
- Very short focusing distance (19cm)
- Built in lens corrections
- Good and reliable AF with firmware V2 (July 2018)
Cons
- Firmware V1 had some issues in term of AF accuracy
digitalpicture[3]
Reviewer score 69%The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens delivers image quality comparable to the best-in-class lenses. It is far smaller, much lighter, and costs significantly less than the premier lens options. The Tamron's light weight does not exude rugged build quality confidence, but it seems nicely built with tight tolerances.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact
- Very long warranty
- Good image quality
Cons
- Lateral CA
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References
- ^ Long Term Review: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD. [phillipreeve]. https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-tamron-28-75mm-f-2-8-di-iii-rxd-sony-e-mount/. 2018-10-27. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
- ^ Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD. [sonyalpha]. https://sonyalpha.blog/2018/05/31/tamron-28-75mm-f2-8-di-iii-rxd/. 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
- ^ Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-28-75mm-f-2.8-Di-III-RXD-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
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