
Sony E Autofocus
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2
- Focal length
- 28–75 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 540 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 18 cm
- Length
- 117.6 mm
At a Glance
As a standard zoom for Sony E on full frame, this lens offers 28-75 mm with a constant f/2.8 aperture. A magnification of 1:2.7 at an 18 cm minimum focus distance allows close-ups. The manufacturer states a moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine coating. At 540 g and without a stabilizer, it suits everyday use, travel and events.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
- Events
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. focal length
- 75 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 17
- Groups
- 15
- Weight
- 540 g (1.19 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 18 cm at 28 mm · 38 cm at 75 mm
- Max. magnification
- 1:2.7 at 28 mm · 1:4.1 at 75 mm
- Length
- 117.6 mm (4.63 in)
- Diameter
- 75.8 mm (2.98 in)
- Released
- October 2021
Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 fit?
The Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42-113 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary | Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28-75 mm | 28-70 mm | 28-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 540 g | 470 g | 295 g | 1,027 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 18 cm | 19 cm | 30 cm | 35 cm |
| Length | 117.6 mm | 103.5 mm | 83 mm | 128.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | yes | no |
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Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2: FAQ
Does the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 has autofocus.
Does the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 have image stabilization?
No, the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 weigh?
The Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 weighs 540 g. It is 117.6 mm long with a diameter of 75.8 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 use?
The Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 is 18 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42-113 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
28-70mm · f/2.8
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
28-70mm · f/3.5-5.6
Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF
24-70mm · f/2.8
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
24-70mm · f/2.8
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
24-70mm · f/2.8
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
24-70mm · f/2.8
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
24-70mm · f/2.8
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
28-70mm · f/2
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