Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD vs Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

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Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III

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Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III vs Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2, two Standard Zoom lenses by Tamron. Both cameras have the same focal length and max apertures of 28-75mm focal range and a max aperture of F2.8 so they are very comparable in this regard.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III Key Specs

28-75mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 67mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Sony E Mount

Weight: 550g.

Diameter: 73mm

Length: 117mm

Min Focus Distance:0.19m

Max Magnification:0.34x

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Key Specs

28-75mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 67mm

Max Format:

Sony E Mount

Weight: 540g.

Diameter: 76mm

Length: 118mm

Min Focus Distance:0.18m

Max Magnification:0.37x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor 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 Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III's 73mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer 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 Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison

	Length	Diameter	Weight	Street Price
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS	113mm	83mm	663g	Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM	136mm	88mm	886g	Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art	123mm	88mm	835g	Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC	119mm	75mm	525g	Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G	100mm	73mm	494g	Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS CZ	95mm	73mm	426g	Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II	120mm	88mm	695g	Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS	30mm	65mm	116g	Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and 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 A7 IV, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A1.

Focal Range

Both lenses have the same focal range of 28-75mm and the fastest aperture of F2.8.

Reasons to choose Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD over Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Diameter	73mm vs 76mm	3mm smaller in diameter
Length	117mm vs 118mm	1mm shorter

Reasons to choose Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 over Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD

Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight	540g vs 550g	10g lighter
Minimum Focus Distance	0.18m vs 0.19m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.37x vs 0.34x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Weather Sealing	Yes vs Yes	safer to use under rain and dust

Common Weaknesses of Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Distance Scale	No vs No	No Distance Scale assist

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Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III vs Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III	Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Brand	Tamron	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	28-75mm	28-75mm
Image Stabilization
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	2.7X	2.7X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture		F22
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	9
Optics
Optical Elements	unknown	17
Optical Groups	unknown	15
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.19m	0.18m
Max Magnification	0.34X	0.37X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Linear Motor
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	550g	540g
Diameter	73mm	76mm
Length	117mm	118mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	67mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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