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Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2

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

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Compare with other lenses

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

Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 DI III VXD G2Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | ContemporarySony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSSSamyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF
Focal length28-75 mm28-70 mm28-70 mm24-70 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/3.5-5.6f/2.8
Weight540 g470 g295 g1,027 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm55 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance18 cm19 cm30 cm35 cm
Length117.6 mm103.5 mm83 mm128.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesno
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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.

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