Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD vs Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
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 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28-300mm | 25-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4-7.1 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 opens wider (f/2.8-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD covers 28-300mm and the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 covers 25-200mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXDSee price on Amazon
Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD and the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2?
The Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is 28-300mm f/4-7.1 zoom, full-frame; the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 is 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD or the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2?
The Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 — 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 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD and Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 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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