Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Launch MSRP
$899- Weight
- 540g
- Filter
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.18m
- Max mag.
- 0.37×
- Formula
- 17E / 15G
- Released
- 2021
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 2x LD
- 2x GM Aspherical
- BBAR-G2 Coating
- Fluorine Coating
- Aperture range
- f/2.8 — f/22
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 540g
- ⌀ × length
- 75.8 × 117.6mm
- Filter
- ⌀67mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- No
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Body IBIS
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- 8.7 / 10
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.18m
- Max magnification
- 0.37× (1:2.7)
Optical character
The G2 kept the formula that made the original 28-75 the default "first good zoom" on Sony FE: f/2.8, 540g, 67mm filters and a fair price. It adds a VXD linear motor and sharper optics. Closest focus is 0.18m at 28mm (0.37x), which works as quasi-macro for food and product shots.
It gives up 4mm at the wide end compared with 24-70s. In exchange it is compact and light, which matters on small A7-series bodies.
Reviewer consensus
Reviewers consider it the value pick among f/2.8 standard zooms. It is sharp in the centre at all focal lengths, a little softer in the far corners at 75mm f/2.8, and AF is fast and quiet thanks to VXD.
The usual caveats are the 28mm short end, no aperture ring or custom buttons on the barrel (functions are set through Tamron Lens Utility over USB-C), and some flare in strong backlight.
Owner sentiment
Hobbyists and travel shooters call it the best-value lens they own. The size and weight, the shared 67mm filter thread across Tamron's line, and the close focus get repeated praise.
Common wishes are a 24mm start and a lock switch. A few users notice zoom creep when the camera hangs face down.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +540g with constant f/2.8
- +0.37x close focus at 28mm
- +Fast, quiet VXD autofocus
- +Shares 67mm filters with much of Tamron's line
- +Moisture-resistant, fluorine coated
Weaknesses
- −Starts at 28mm, not 24mm
- −No aperture ring or custom buttons
- −Corners soft at 75mm f/2.8
Six-axis rating
- Sharpness
- 8.5
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.7
- Flare Resistance
- 7.6
- Build / Sealing
- 8.0
- Value / Size
- 9.4
Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.
Technical specifications
| Mount | Sony E (FE) · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 28–75mm |
| Category | Standard |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Construction | 17 elements in 15 groups |
| Special elements | 2x LD · 2x GM Aspherical · BBAR-G2 Coating · Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Drive | VXD Linear Motor |
| Minimum focus | 0.18m |
| Max magnification | 0.37× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 540g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 75.8 × 117.6mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀67mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No |
| De-clickable aperture | No |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Launch MSRP | $899 USD |
Sources
Specifications
- tamron.com/global/consumer/lenses/a063/
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