Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 DI III VXD G2 Sony FE

High-Performance Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount Full-Frame Cameras

Overview

The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is a high-performance standard zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. This second-generation lens builds on the success of its predecessor with improved optics, faster autofocus, and enhanced features, making it ideal for a wide range of photographic applications, including portraits, landscapes, events, and travel photography. Its constant f/2.8 aperture and compact design offer excellent image quality and versatility.

Key Features

Versatile Zoom Range

• 28-75mm Focal Length: Covers a standard zoom range, perfect for capturing a variety of subjects, from wide-angle landscapes to short telephoto portraits.
• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Ensures consistent performance and exposure throughout the zoom range, allowing for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 17 elements in 15 groups, including LD (Low Dispersion) and GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and sharpness across the frame.
• BBAR-G2 Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh for aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) Autofocus System: Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
• Mount Type: Sony E-mount (Full-Frame)
• Focal Length: 28-75mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 17 elements in 15 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.18 m (7.1 in) at 28mm, 0.38 m (15 in) at 75mm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.37x
• Filter Diameter: 67mm
• Dimensions: 75.8 x 117.6 mm (2.99 x 4.63 in)
• Weight: 540 g (1.19 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portability: Weighing only 540 grams, this lens is lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for travel and everyday use.
• Compact Size: Its compact design ensures it takes up minimal space in your camera bag, allowing for easy storage and transportation.

Durable Construction

• Moisture-Resistant Design: Seals protect against dust and moisture, ensuring reliable performance in various outdoor conditions.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front element to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Various Photography Styles: Perfect for capturing landscapes, portraits, events, and travel moments with stunning clarity and detail.
• Excellent for Low-Light Conditions: The constant f/2.8 aperture allows for reliable performance in low-light environments, making it ideal for indoor and evening shoots.
• Great for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the versatile zoom range and superior optical performance, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.