Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E mount: Pre-order, Specs

After the availability of the 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD telephoto lens for the Sony E-mount, now the Tamron has introduced a new zoom lens named Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD lens (Model A071) for Sony E mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens

This new Tamron lens is designed for Sony E-mount, however, it can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 42-300mm equivalent focal length range. It has a compact design with a length of only 11.7 cm and weighs 576 grams.

The lens consists of 18 elements in 14 groups, including Glass Molded (GM) aspherical, hybrid aspherical, XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements to control chromatic and other aberrations. The BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coating provides powerful anti-reflection properties to effectively reduce ghosting and flare, resulting in clear and crisp images.

The Tamron 28-200mm uses RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor delivers quiet, quick, and smooth focusing performance to suit both stills and video applications. The lens is also moisture resistant, and the fluorine-containing coating on the front element helps repel oil and water. The thread for installing filters is 67 mm.

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Tamron called it all-in-one zoom lens which incorporates various angles of view from wide to telephoto in a single lens and adds a fast-maximum aperture of F2.8 and superb image quality to enhance the potential for photographic applications. Additionally, the handy Zoom Lock switch prevents unwanted barrel extension during transportation.

Price and availability

Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E mount is now available to pre-order via the Bhphotovideo.com store for $729.

Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Specifications

  • Focal Length: 28 to 200mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 to 5.6
  • Minimum Aperture: f/16 to 32
  • Mount: Sony E
  • Format Compatibility: Full-Frame
  • Angle of View: 75° 23′ to 12° 21′
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 19.05 cm
  • Maximum Magnification: 0.32x
  • Optical Design: 18 Elements in 14 Groups
  • Diaphragm Blades: 7, Rounded
  • Focus: Autofocus
  • Image Stabilization: No
  • Front Filter Size: 67 mm
  • Dimensions: 74 x 116.8 mm
  • Weight: 575.5 g

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