Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Review
Sony E · f/2.8 · 540g · $899
Specdex verdict The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 earns a 91/100 — flagship-tier performance with no significant weak spots, a pick we'd recommend to anyone shopping in this category.
Tamron's 28-75 G2 is the lightweight alternative to Sony's 24-70 GM at half the price. Sharpness matches the GM, weight is half. The smart-money zoom for Sony shooters.
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 versus its closest rivals
- +540g — lightest f/2.8 24-70 alternative
- +Better than first-party G Master at $899
- +Quiet VXD AF motor
- −28mm wide-end vs 24mm of Sony GM
- −No image stabilization
- −No fluorine front coating
Who's the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $899 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2.
- Lens
- Front + rear caps
- Lens hood (where applicable)
- Soft pouch (premium tier)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 540 g |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E |
| Focal length | 28-75 mm |
| Construction | 17 elements / 15 groups |
| Min focus | 0.18 m |
| Filter | 67 mm |
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