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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E
Product Code: 9242019A
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The 2nd generation Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E has improved resolution, better optics, faster focusing and a sleek new design, so it’s even better than the previous popular model.
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We Love
- Updated 2nd generation lens to a popular model with key improvements across the board
- Sharp and well controlled results for both stills and video across the frame and throughout the zoom range
- Faster and more accurate focusing from Tamron’s VXD linear motor, compatible with Sony AF systems
- Versatile standard zoom range well suited to any number of subjects including landscapes and portraits
- New exterior design with sleek black finish, improved rubber rings and a weather sealed casing
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E Summary
The 2nd generation Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for full frame Sony E cameras has a host of upgrades making it even better than the previous popular model. These include improved resolution, better image quality, faster focusing, a closer minimum focus and a sleek new design. The wide angle to short telephoto is ideal as a general purpose lens covering subjects like portraits, cityscapes, travel, weddings, food and virtually anything considered ‘standard’. Tamron focused on high resolution and superb image quality with this updated E-mount lens, making sure it renders beautiful detail whichever camera you’re using.
Key Features
- Excellent resolution and image quality from an updated optical design
- Faster focusing using Tamron’s linear Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive (VXD)
- Virtually silent AF system, ideal for video capture
- Updated glossy design with improved grip texture on rubber focusing and zoom rings
- 0.18m minimum object distance at the wide end for close-up photography
- 9-bladed circular diaphragm for pleasing out of focus bokeh
- High quality moisture resistant construction, Fluorine and BBAR-G2 Coatings
- Advanced mirrorless optics with 17 elements in 15 groups
- Extended five year warranty with registration
Focusing is faster and more accurate with a VXD linear motor focus mechanism inside an updated exterior design, which is a sleek glossy black and has improved grip texture on rubber focusing and zoom rings. The fast fixed f/2.8 aperture enables you to render excellent subject separation throughout the zoom range, with smooth bokeh from an almost perfectly round 9-bladed diaphragm. If you enjoy shooting close-ups the minimum object distance has been reduced to just 0.18m at the wide end with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.7.
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E in More Detail
Updated 2nd generation optics
The 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) is a fast aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras and the successor to the popular 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD. Tamron focused on high resolution and impressive image quality by harnessing a redesigned optical system, while maintaining a similar compact size as its predecessor. To virtually eliminate optical aberrations LD (Low Dispersion) and GM (Glass Moulded Aspherical) lens elements have been used. The lens provides exceptionally strong optical performance, with edge-to-edge sharpness across the frame and throughout the entire zoom range. You can also achieve soft, beautiful bokeh effects that are distinctive to fast aperture lenses.
Close-up photography lens
Close focusing has also been improved with a Minimum Object Distance (MOD) of 0.18m at the wide 28mm end giving you an impressive working distance of about 4.4cm to your subject. The maximum magnification ratio is 1:2.7 getting closer to any subject while enjoying the world of wide angle macro photography. In addition at the 75mm telephoto end the MOD is 0.38m with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.1.
High-speed, high-precision AF
The AF drive system is equipped with Tamron’s VXD linear motor focus mechanism. VXD is exceptionally responsive and operates at high speed with great precision, approximately twice as fast as the 1st-generation lens. With reliable, fast focusing you are ready for those important moments. The AF drive motor is also very quiet, which is important when recording video.
Improved operation and ergonomics
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens incorporates a new design that will become the hallmark of future Tamron lenses. Grip texture has been improved by redesigning the striped pattern on the focusing and zoom ring rubber. The lens has also been refined for smoother operation. The surface of the lens exterior is now shiny black, far glossier than previous models.
Tamron Lens Utility for lens customisation
This lens is compatible with the new Lens Utility software developed by Tamron. The Lens Utility is operated on your PC by connecting the lens via an optional Connection Cable to update firmware and customise lens features.
Tamron lens glossary for this model:
Di III
Di III (Digitally integrated design): A designation Tamron gives to lenses engineered specifically for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, adopting an optical design that matches the characteristics of the digital camera.
VXD
The Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive (VXD) is a linear motor focus mechanism that produces an autofocus drive that's quieter and quicker than ever before.
G2
Second generation, generation 2 with improved resolution, image quality, focus speed and minimum focus distance. The outer casing has also been updated with a sleek new glossy black barrel and the grip texture has been improved. This was done by redesigning the striped pattern on the rubber of focusing and zoom rings. Certain internal parts have also been enhanced, forming a new design for the Tamron lens range, which is also reflected on the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E, released at the same time.
What’s in the box
- Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E
- Flower-shaped hood
- Lens caps
Optional Accessories
- Hoya 67mm Fusion One Protector - simple lens protection for the front element
- Hoya 67mm Ultra Pro Circular Polariser - cut glare and reflections in your outdoor shots
- Tiffen 67mm Variable ND filter - Provides 2 to 8 stops of light control for shooting stills and video on brighter days
Sample images
Camera: Sony a7R III Focal Length: 38mm Exposure: f/2.8 1/8000sec ISO: 100
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E Specifications
| Focal Length | 35-150mm |
| Max. Aperture | F2-2.8 |
| Angle of View(diagonal) | 63°26'- 16°25' |
| Optical Construction | 21 elements in 15 groups |
| MOD | 0.33m (13 in) (WIDE) /0.85m (33.5 in) (TELE) |
| Max. Mag. Ratio | 1:5.7 (WIDE)/1:5.9 (TELE) |
| Filter Size | φ82mm |
| Max. Diameter | φ89.2mm |
| Length* | 158mm / 6.2 in |
| Weight | 540g |
| Aperture Blades | 9 (circular diaphragm)** |
| Min. Aperture | F16-22 |
| Standard Accessories | Flower-shaped hood,Lens caps |
| Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Offers: Price Drop |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 76 |
| Length (mm): 118 |
| Weight (g): 540 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 17 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 28 - 75 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 15 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 75 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.37 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.8 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 28 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.18 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: N/A |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
With the recent releases coming from Tamron like this 2nd generation 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens you’d be right in thinking Tamron has nailed their mirrorless lens designs. Not only have they listened to customer feedback and updated the exterior of the lens, but the optical design has also been greatly improved, providing higher resolution rendering along with excellent image results throughout the range. The lens also features an updated linear focus motor for faster and quieter focusing abilities, making it ideal for capturing moving subjects and video recording.
With a standard zoom lens of this type you can shoot all sorts of subjects, which typically includes portraits, landscapes and city shots. With that in mind the lens includes a competent moisture resistant structure along with a fluorine coating to help keep the front element clear. We also note that BBAR-G2 Coating has been used to reduce flare and ghosting when shooting backlit subjects, which is ideal on this type of optic. A compact design has been maintained despite these improvements with a 67mm filter thread and relatively low 540g weight. All in this is an extremely welcome update to an already popular fast aperture lens and should be high on anyone's list of standard workhorse zoom options.
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- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accesories that are included. If they are not listed then they will not be supplied at eh epoint of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
