Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD vs 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD if
- Our notes say it suits: Travel when you want one lens, casual video, street and walkabout shooting
Pick the 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 if
- You want a wider view: 25mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.19 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.59× vs 0.32× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2020
Spec differences
10 differences| 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
28-200mm
|
25-200mm
|
| Weight |
576 g
|
575 g
|
| Length |
117 mm
shorter
|
121.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
74 mm
|
76.2 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
|
0.16 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.32×
|
0.59×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Autofocus motor |
RXD
|
VXD
|
| Released |
2020
|
2025
|
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- Brand
- Tamron both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Optical design
- 18 elements / 14 groups both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
Full-frame superzoom for Sony E-mount that opens to f/2.8 at 28mm and covers 28-200mm. It uses an RXD stepping motor and has no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- f/2.8 at the wide end is unusual for a superzoom
- Compact at about 576 g
- Close focus to 0.19 m
Cons
- No vibration compensation, so it relies on body stabilization
- Aperture narrows to f/5.6 at 200mm
Our notes
Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
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