Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD vs Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Key differences
- —At launch the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD cost $100 less ($799 vs $899).
- —For close-ups the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 reaches 0.37× vs 0.34×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 28–75mm
- 28–75mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 550g
- 540g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 73.0 × 117.8mm
- 75.8 × 117.6mm
- Volume
- 493 cm³◆
- 531 cm³
- Density
- 1.12 g/cm³
- 1.02 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.19m
- 0.18m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.34×
- 0.37×◆
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 12
- 17 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- RXD Stepping Motor
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2018
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $799◆
- $899
- Sharpness
- 8.2
- 8.5◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.7
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.8
- 8.7◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.2
- 7.6◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.6
- 8.0◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8
- 9.4◆
Performance overlay
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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