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

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

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

The 28-200 mm range makes this full-frame lens for Nikon F an all-rounder. It weighs 354 g, so it is compact, and the aperture runs from f/3.8 to f/5.6. Focusing is internal. From a minimum focus distance of 49 cm it reaches a magnification of 1:4, which allows close-ups. It suits travel and everyday use when light luggage is wanted.

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 (0.25Γ—)
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) Β· 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 Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42-300 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) 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 Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensTamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) MacroNikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRTamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZDTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Focal length28-200 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm
Max. aperturef/3.8-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight354 g800 g540 g420 g
Filter diameter62 mm77 mm67 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance49 cm50 cm49 cm49 cm
Length75.2 mm114.5 mm96 mm83.7 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesno
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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 42-300 mm in full-frame terms.

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