Lens Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Sony E)

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Sony E Super Zoom full-frame 2020

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28-200mm

Focal length

f/2.8

Max aperture

575 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

f/5.6

Zoom Method: rotary-extending

Min aperture: f/40
Diaphragm blades: 7

Optics

Optical construction: 18 elements in 14 groups

Focusing

Minimum focus: 19 cm
Max magnification: 0.32×
AF motor: RXD

Physical

Weight: 575 g
Dimensions: ⌀74mm × 117mm
Filter thread: 67 mm
Hood included: HA036
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Zoom Lock: Yes

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Landscapes, Travel, Walkaround / Daily

Release year: 2020
Announced: Jun 11, 2020
Approx price: $729 USD

The best

The King of Light Luggage: It is capable of replacing a two or three lenses on a trip, offering image quality that satisfies even a demanding enthusiast photographers without the stigma of "kit zooms".

Also

Innovation in Brightness: Starting at f/2.8, it allows you to capture images with background blur and noise management that no other superzoom in its direct competition can match at the wide end.

Summary

The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 is a lens that broke ground by becoming the world's first all-in-one zoom to offer a maximum aperture of f/2.8 at its widest end. Traditionally, these types of lenses are usually dark and of questionable optical quality, but Tamron managed to design an optic that sacrifices very little in sharpness a in exchange for extreme versatility. It is the ideal solution for those who want to leave the house with a single lens that covers everything from wide landscapes to portraits with a considerable telephoto lens.

In the technological section, this lens uses the RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive)stepping motor, which offers fast and extremely quiet focusing, fully compatible with the advanced functions of Sony such as Eye-AF and hybrid focusing. A Despite its enormous 7.1x focal range, the lens is surprisingly compact and lightweight, maintaining Tamron's standard of using 67mmfilters, allowing it to share accessories with almost its entire line of lenses for Sony E.

Its main use is, without a doubt, travel and naturephotography. By not having to change lenses, the camera sensor is protected from dust and the photographer does not miss decisive moments. It is perfect for excursions, hiking or days of intensive tourism where weight is a critical factor, but you do not want to give up a the possibility of capturing a distant detail a 200mm or a poorly lit interior thanks a its initial aperture of f/2.8.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

f/2.8 a 28mm aperture: Unique in its category, allowing better low light photos at the beginning of the range.
Surprising optical quality: Much sharper than a traditional superzoom usually is.
Lightweight and compact: It only weighs 575g, making it very comfortable to wear all day.
Moisture Sealed: Rugged construction for outdoor use.
Minimum focusing distance: Allows you to take very interesting close-up photos (0.19m a 28mm).
67mm filter diameter: Consistent with the rest of the Tamron family.

Cons

Without optical stabilization (VC): It depends entirely on the IBIS of the camera, which is noticeable when shooting a 200mm.
Quick opening closure: The f/2.8 is only maintained in the first millimeters of the range.
28mm angular range: It can feel somewhat closed for very wide landscapes compared to a 24mm.
No physical buttons: Lacks AF/MF switches or customizable buttons on the barrel.