Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD vs Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Both are Sony E mount zooms for travel and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28-200mm | 28-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/4-7.1 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD opens wider (f/2.8-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD covers 28-200mm and the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD covers 28-300mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXDSee price on Amazon
Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXDSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD and the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD?
The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 zoom, full-frame; the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is 28-300mm f/4-7.1 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD or the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD?
The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD — its f/2.8-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4-7.1 of the other.
Do the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD and Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).
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