Tamron

Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

A solid mid-range pick in the camera lenses line-up, with F/2.8 up front.

58/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
F/2.8Sony EZoomVXD
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Why we rate it

  • Constant aperture (zoom)
  • Scores 58/100
  • No in-lens stabilisation
  • No weather sealed
Score profile

Where the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins and loses

Scored against the camera lenses class
OpticsOverallValue835858
Optics
83
Overall spec score
58
Value position
58
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Mount and format

MountSony E

Optics

Focal length min28 mm
Focal length max75 mm
Lens typeZoom
Max apertureF/2.8
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes

Focusing

Min focus distance0.18
Autofocus motorVXD

More specs

Aperture min2.8
Head to head

Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 vs Sigma Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OpticsOverallValue
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
 TamronTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2This pageSigmaSigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Overall score58 /10058 /100
Max apertureF/2.8F2.8
MountSony ESony e
FormatFull-frame
Who it's for

Is the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need in-lens stabilisation, in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2?

Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E?

The 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.