Sony E-Mount
Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 vs Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
Two Tamron travel zooms for Sony E (full frame) with similar headline figures: both reach 200 mm, open from f/2.8 to f/5.6, weigh 575 g, take 67 mm filters and have 18 elements in 14 groups. The Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (market launch November 2025) is the successor to the 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (June 2020).
The newer model starts at 25 instead of 28 mm, is slightly longer at 121.5 mm (117 mm) and has a diameter of 76.2 mm instead of 74 mm. At 25 mm it focuses from 16 cm (maximum magnification 1:1.9), the 28-200 at 28 mm from 19 cm (1:3.1). At 200 mm both are at 80 cm (1:3.9 and 1:3.8).
Key data at a glance
- Tamron 25-200mm G2: 25 to 200 mm, 575 g, 121.5 mm long, close focus 16 cm at 25 mm.
- Tamron 28-200mm: 28 to 200 mm, 575 g, 117 mm long, close focus 19 cm at 28 mm.
Key differences
- Focal length: 25-200 mm on the Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2, 28-200 mm on the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD.
- The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is 5 mm shorter.
- The Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is narrower: 74 mm instead of 76.2 mm in diameter.
- The Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 focuses closer: from 16 cm instead of 19 cm.
- Market launch or announcement: November 2025 for the Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2, June 2020 for the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD.
Minimum focus distance by focal length
Manufacturer figures, measured from the sensor plane. On zooms the limit changes with the focal length.
- Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
- 16 cm at 25 mm 路 80 cm at 200 mm
- Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
- 19 cm at 28 mm 路 80 cm at 200 mm
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 | Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25-200 mm | 28-200 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Weight | 575 g | 575 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 16 cm | 19 cm |
| Length | 121.5 mm | 117 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no |
Size comparison
- 1 Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 121.5 脳 76.2 mm 路 575 g
- 2 Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD 117 脳 74 mm 路 575 g
Schematic silhouettes. Length and diameter are manufacturer figures, drawn at the same scale for all lenses.
Open in the size comparisonFeatures named by the manufacturers
Features the manufacturer states explicitly.
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
- Weather protection
Compatible cameras
Both lenses fit Sony E-Mount cameras. The database lists 52 bodies: 27 full frame, 25 APS-C.
Camera list and adapters for the Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2Camera list and adapters for the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
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Frequently asked questions about this comparison
Which is lighter, the Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 or the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD?
Both lenses weigh 575 g.
Which is faster, the Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 or the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD?
Both have the same maximum aperture: f/2.8.
What filter size do the Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 and the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD use?
Both take 67 mm screw-in filters.
Do the Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 and the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD have image stabilization?
No, neither has stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
Do the Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 and the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD fit the same cameras?
Yes, both fit Sony E-Mount cameras.