Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Review
Tamron has established itself as a true value lens brand for Sony mirrorless photographers. We praised its first low-cost F2.8 zoom for the system, the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD, when we reviewed it a few years ago. Tamron's engineers saw some room for improvement, though, so the company is back with an updated edition, the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 ($899). The G2 uses a new optical formula that promises more pleasing bokeh and sports a snappier linear focus motor for better accuracy. At around $900, it remains a compelling (and more affordable) alternative to Sony's premium FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM, and a good fit for photographers who can't stretch their budget to get our Editors' Choice winner, the $1,099 Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art.Exclusively for Sony On the outside, the G2 edition of the lens doesn't stray far from Tamron's first take. It's slightly larger at 4.6 by 3.0 inches (HD), but weighs the same (1.2 pounds) and supports the same size of front filters (67mm). One of the few...
Tamron's 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens doesn't cover the 24mm focal length like other standard zooms, but it offers a strong value for Sony photographers because of its F2.8 optics, fast focus, and moisture-resistant construction.
Crisp F2.8 optics; Moisture-resistant build; Full-frame sensor coverage; Snappy, linear focus motor; USB-C-configurable focus controls; Sony system compatibility
Omits useful 24mm focal length at wide end; Costs more than predecessor