Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD: The best lens for traveling
For photographers looking for the best all-in-one zoom lens for their full-frame Sony E-mount camera, the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is a top choice. With a large zoom range from 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle to 200mm telephoto, this lens delivers exceptional image quality at all focal lengths. Combine that with the light, compact design, fast and quiet autofocus system, and you have the exemplary travel zoom lens.
Compact and lightweight design - Ideal for travel and everyday photography
System cameras are known for their lightweight and compact size. For example, if you take a Sony A7 IV with you, which weighs only 659 grams, it is nice to choose a lens that is balanced with this light camera. Due to its low weight of 575 grams, the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is an excellent choice. Especially considering the large zoom range of this lens.
After all, camera equipment weighing approximately 1.2 kilos remains comfortable to use for much longer than a heavier set of, for example, 3 kilos. Moreover, the Tamron 28-200mm, with a length of 117 mm, is slightly more compact than the comparable lens from Sony. In addition, the filter size of 67 mm makes it easy to exchange accessories such as filters with almost all other Tamron lenses for the Sony E-mount. At the moment, no fewer than 15 lenses have the 67mm filter thread. This makes the Tamron 28-200mm a good choice to take with you on city walks or when you go out for urbex photography.
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High image quality - Sharp images, even at longer focal lengths
When designing this lens, Tamron used special LD (Low Dispersion) an XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) lens elements. These lens elements suppress chromatic aberrations. This ensures high image sharpness and contrast over the entire zoom range. This optical construction also ensures a nicer background blur when taking macro and portrait photos.
In this way you basically only need to take the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD and the Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD lenses with you. With these two lenses you have a zoom range from ultra-wide angle to telephoto, for capturing vast landscapes, architecture, nature, close-up to portrait.
Fast, silent autofocus
The Tamron 28-200mm is equipped with the RXD developed by Tamron (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor. This can accurately control the rotation angle of the motor, without the use of gears and without any delay. This ensures fast, accurate and quiet focusing. This is valuable when photographing or filming fast action on the hockey field or with fast-moving animals or people.
This also makes it suitable for more unexpected moments, such as capturing a street musician on holiday. Because the autofocus is so quiet, you can also use it for recording videos.
Versatile use of this practical lens
The Tamron 28-200mm is an ideal lens for photographers who like to capture different subjects. Because the zoom range of 28mm to 200mm is so large, you can use it for almost anything. From photographing distant church towers on holiday, to beautiful autumn landscapes, to your grandmother's portrait, you can use this lens for everything.
The short minimum focusing distance of only 19 centimeters makes it possible to take razor-sharp close-ups of flowers or a full-frame photo of a butterfly. This provides enormous flexibility if you do not want to change lenses every time or if you only want to take one lens with you, for example.
Tamron 28-200mm
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Best all-in-one zoom lens in its class
With a maximum aperture of f/2.8 at 28mm, this Tamron lens is one of the fastest in the all-in-one zoom lens category. This provides significantly more light output, which is especially useful when photographing in low-light situations, such as during sunsets or indoors. For portraits it is often nice if the person is sharp and the background is nicely out of focus (bokeh). The large aperture makes it easy to create this.
As you zoom in to 200mm, the aperture gradually becomes smaller, down to f/5.6, but thanks to the advanced focusing systems and very light-sensitive sensors in the Sony cameras, you can handle most diverse situations with this lens. You can take beautiful photos of a skyline at sunrise, but he is also good at taking detailed photos of plants in a botanical garden, for example.
Dust and moisture resistant for all kinds of conditions
When you take photographs during walks, tours or excursions, you have to take different weather conditions into account. The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD has a robust housing. The use of splash-proof seals and a special fluorine coating on the front lens makes the lens resistant to dirt, dust and moisture.
Of course, it is always advisable to place a high-quality protective filter such as a UV or Protector filter, from a brand such as NiSi or PolarPro, on your lens to prevent scratches.
Designed for mirrorless cameras
The Tamron 28-200mm can handle all the advanced functions of the Sony camera such as Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF, Direct Manual Focus (DMF) and in-camera lens correction. In addition, any firmware updates to the lens can be performed directly via the Sony camera. This will significantly increase the useful life and compatibility of this Tamron lens.
Because it is specially designed for Full Frame Sony E-mount system cameras, focus breathing is minimal. This is a phenomenon where the image frame changes as you adjust the focus distance. Especially when filming, with nice smooth transitions of sharpness in the image, you want to keep the composition as consistent as possible.
Summary
The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD offers an impressive combination of good image quality, high brightness, fast and quiet autofocus, compactness and low weight, and versatility, making it the perfect choice for photographers looking for an all-in-one zoom lens for their Sony E-mount camera.
With the Tamron 28-200mm you can capture the most beautiful photo moments, even in low-light situations. Thanks to the extensive zoom range from 28mm wide angle to 200mm telephoto, the lens is versatile, which offers you as a photographer a lot of flexibility. The compact and lightweight design also makes it ideal for travelling.
The high-quality construction and seals protect the lens against dust and moisture, allowing it to perform reliably in challenging conditions, such as in the mountains or at the water's edge. With its impressive image quality, fast and quiet autofocus, and full compatibility with the advanced features of Sony cameras, the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is an excellent choice for any adventure.
Bonus: Register the lens for a free 5-year warranty
If those aren't enough reasons to consider this lens, we'll add one more cherry on top. Tamron lenses have been known for their exceptional quality for decades. For this reason, Tamron offers a free 5-year extended warranty. All you have to do is within two months of the purchase date register the lens. This is valid for all purchases through authorized Tamron dealers.
"Tamron lenses have been known for their exceptional quality for decades."
When you go to an Authorized Tamron Dealer, or visit one online, you can be assured that they have the specific knowledge and experience you need to make a decision. They will also provide you with support in the future and answer your technical questions.
