Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2

Specifications01

MountSONY FE

Focal length25-200mm

Max aperturef/2.8

TypeCinema · Zoom

Weight575 g

Filter size67 mm

Physical length121.5 mm

Barrel diameter76 mm

Min focus distance0.16 m

Max magnification0.5263

Aperture blades9

Optical elements18

Groups14

AutofocusYes

StabilizationNo

Weather sealedYes

Lens hoodpetal-shaped, bayonet mount, supplied

Approx price$899

Additional Info02

TypeStandard zoom

Category["Sony FE (Full Format)"]

Keywords["E-mount","Tamron","Tele","Zoom"]

Angle Of View81-12°

Review AuthorKlaus

Other Featuresdust- and drip-resistance Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility Software (iOS/Android) Moisture-Resistant Construction Zoom Lock switch Fn-Button

Review VerdictSuper-zoom lenses are a compromise - more so than conventional zoom lenses, obviously. So the question is whether Tamron went too far with the 8x zoom ratio of the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2? Within its scope, the performance is mostly fine. The broader center quality is surprisingly sharp even by high standards, and the borders/corners are mostly decent at f/8. There is some softness in the outer image field at longer focal lengths at f/5.6, though. The RAW vignetting and CAs are high at some settings, though, so autocorrection has to come to the rescue here. The bokeh quality is better than expected. Tamron gave the lens the "G2" treatment for an improved build quality. The quality of the engineering plastics feels pretty good now. The lens uses an extending zoom design with two inner tubes. Many moving parts are usually not a good idea, but there's no wobbling whatsoever. Incorporating some weather-sealing is also commendable. A surprise is the blazingly fast AF that can easily compete with the best Sony lenses. Overall, it's a decent travel zoom lens. However, the natural home of the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 is more on ~30 megapixel cameras rather than 60+. If you'd like to support our work, please consider shopping for this or other lenses via one of the following partners: * Amazon US * Amazon Europe * B&H * Adorama

Review Published2026-07-21T23:37:09+00:00

Optical Construction18 elements in 14 groups (1x XLD, 3x LD, 2x aspherical, 2x hybrid) BBAR G2 Coating Fluorine Coating

Field Notes02

Tamron 25-200mm zoom lens for Sony E/FE full-frame mirrorless cameras, with variable maximum aperture from f/2.8 to f/5.6. Intended for general-purpose to telephoto use (includes close focusing for travel/portraits).

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