28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
- 28-200mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
- 576 g
- Min focus 0.19 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
This is a handy single-lens travel kit for Sony full-frame bodies if you can live without stabilization in the lens.
About this lens
The Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is a full-frame superzoom lens covering 28-200mm at f/2.8-5.6 for Sony E mount cameras, with quiet motor-driven autofocus. A zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras designed to be compact and lightweight.
Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 28-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Autofocus motor
- RXD
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.19 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 576 g
- Length
- 117 mm
- Diameter
- 74 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD?
- Travel when you want one lens
- Casual video
- Street and walkabout shooting
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–200mm | 10.3–65.5° | 12.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–300mm | 6.9–46.4° | 8.2–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 have image stabilization?
No. Use a Sony body with in-body stabilization if you shoot handheld at 200mm.
Is the Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD full-frame?
Yes. It is a Di III lens designed for full-frame mirrorless.
How does it compare with Tamron's 28-75mm f/2.8?
The 28-75mm keeps f/2.8 throughout but stops at 75mm. The 28-200mm gives far more reach with a slower tele end.
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