The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III with a length of 117mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III's 73mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 weighs 540g, 1% (10g) lighter than the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III's weight of 550g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 is also available in Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28-75mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.