Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
Combining a versatile 25-200mm range with a constant f/2.8 aperture, this lens eliminates the need to swap optics for most scenes while maintaining consistent exposure control. Its VXD linear motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus and the 576g build keeps the kit portable for all-day shooting. This is best for travel photographers and hybrid shooters who need a single, fast zoom for everything from environmental portraits to compressed landscapes on Sony E-mount bodies.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong af (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong optical (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong reach (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average build (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 18 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 160 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 | Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony G Master SEL2870GM | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25-200mm | 24-105mm | 35mm | 17-40mm | 28-70mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 | f/1.8 | f/2 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format Coverage | full-frame | full-frame | full-frame | APS-C | full-frame | full-frame |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 575 | 1315 | 910 | 535 | 918 | 1090 |
| AF Type | VXD | Nano USM | VCM | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | XD Linear Motor | Multi-Focus Stepping Motor AF System |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Reach | Video | Optical | Aperture | Wide Angle | Portability | Versatility | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 | 95.4 | 67 | 30.7 | 81.8 | 82.9 | 72.2 | 91.2 | 43.9 | 69.7 | 42.4 | 96.6 | 41.8 | 36.4 | 36.2 |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Compare | 89.9 | 78.7 | 95.1 | 69.5 | 73.9 | 88 | 97.9 | 43.9 | 74.5 | 11.1 | 91.9 | 88.1 | 8.1 | 96 |
| Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Compare | 95.4 | 69 | 90.6 | 45.3 | 29.5 | 72.2 | 92.6 | 96.1 | 53.2 | 20.5 | 33 | 88.1 | 33.4 | 36.2 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 95.4 | 53.1 | 95.1 | 54.2 | 53.1 | 88 | 97.3 | 74.9 | 68.6 | 47.1 | 75.4 | 92.6 | 33.6 | 36.2 |
| Sony G Master SEL2870GM Compare | 95.4 | 75.9 | 98.8 | 58.9 | 55.8 | 88 | 96.5 | 64.2 | 62.4 | 20.2 | 76.6 | 88.1 | 7.6 | 36.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Compare | 68.6 | 80.6 | 77.3 | 38 | 43.9 | 72.2 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 39.9 | 15.3 | 33 | 96.1 | 15.9 | 36.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From CA$1,087
Price History
Usage Scores
- Macro63.3
- Overall69.4
- Budget66.4
- Street59
- Travel68.5
- Portrait64.7
- Landscape57.9
- Professional59
- Video Cinema61
- Wildlife Sports65.9
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