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Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical IF Macro EF Mount Review

Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical IF Macro

Main Features

  • 28-200mm Focal Range
  • F3.8 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 354g / 0.78 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 71mm x 75mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.49m
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Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR Overview


Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelExcellent
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
Macro

Reasons to Buy Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical IF Macro Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical IF Macro lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 7x
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR has a maximum diameter of 71mm and total length of 75mm when not extended. It weighs 354g / 12.5 oz.

Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR:

  • 62mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 62mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 62mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR has a focal range of 28-200mm and 7.1X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8 - 320mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Zoom Method

Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Below are the 3 Superzoom Zoom type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Canon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6L IS USM: 0.3x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD: 0.29x - (Compare)
  • Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6: 0.28x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.8 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 28mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f22 at 200mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
28mm F3.8 F22
200mm F5.6 F22

Optical Formula

Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 14 groups .

Lens Hood

Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR Lens
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Canon EF 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 Lens Canon EF 28-200mm f3.5-5.6
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35mm FF 495 g / 1.09 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM Lens Canon EF 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM
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35mm FF 500 g / 1.10 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
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35mm FF 780 g / 1.72 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III Lens Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III
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35mm FF 480 g / 1.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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APS-C / DX 565 g / 1.24 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 663 g / 1.46 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 Lens Rokinon 35mm f1.4
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35mm FF 660 g / 1.45 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 180 g / 0.40 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical IF Macro Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 Lens Canon EF 28-200mm f3.5-5.6
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35mm FF 495 g / 1.09 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM Lens Canon EF 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM
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35mm FF 500 g / 1.10 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD Lens Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD
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35mm FF 790 g / 1.74 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 28-200mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 7.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.8 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 14

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.49m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 354g
Diameter 71mm
Length 75mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical IF Macro
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