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Certified Keeper Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
89 PixelMeter Score 21 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Sharp image quality with well-controlled central aberrations
  • Versatile features including close-focusing capability and USB-C customization
  • Fast, accurate, and silent autofocus performance
  • Compact, lightweight, and weather-sealed design
  • Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture
Cons Cons
  • Optical issues including distortion, lateral chromatic aberration, and edge softness at 75mm
  • Significant vignetting on full frame
  • Construction features a plastic body and extending front element
  • Lacks a 24mm wide-angle focal length

Launch price Launch price $899–$999
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 28-75mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 18 cm (0.37x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor VXD
Weight & size Weight & size 550g (1 lb 3.4 oz) · 75.8 x 119.8 mm (2.98 x 4.72 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 30, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $899–$999
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame

Elements Elements 17
Groups Groups 15

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 28mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 75mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 75° - 23°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor VXD
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 18 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.37x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 550g (1 lb 3.4 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 75.8mm (2.98 in)
Length Length 119.8mm (4.72 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None