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Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro

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Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro

Focal length
28–200 mm
Aperture
f/3.8–5.6
Weight
354 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm
Length
75.2 mm

At a Glance

A superzoom for Canon EF full-frame cameras, this lens runs from a 28 mm wide angle to 200 mm telephoto. It weighs just 354 g, which makes it compact. The aperture is f/3.8-5.6, and a minimum focus distance of 49 cm gives a magnification of 1:4 for close-ups. For travel and everyday shooting, one lens covers a lot of ground.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
14
Weight
354 g (0.78 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:4 (0.25×)
Length
75.2 mm (2.96 in)
Diameter
71 mm (2.8 in)

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro fit?

The Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 45-320 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensTamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) MacroCanon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USMCanon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal length28-200 mm28-200 mm28-200 mm28-135 mm
Max. aperturef/3.8-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6
Weight354 g495 g500 g549 g
Filter diameter62 mm72 mm72 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance49 cm45 cm45 cm50 cm
Length75.2 mm90 mm89.6 mm97 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononoyes
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Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro weigh?

The Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro weighs 354 g. It is 75.2 mm long with a diameter of 71 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro use?

The Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro is 49 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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