Tamron Announces New Full-frame 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Tamron has announced their latest Sony E-mount lens and this time it’s a 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD zoom lens for full-frame shooters.

The lens measures just 11.7cm (4.6″) long and weighs only 576g (20.3oz).

It is constructed of 18 elements, including glass-molded aspherical, hybrid aspherical, XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and LD (Low Dispersion) elements. There’s a ‘BBAR’ coating that reduces flare and ghosting and the minimum focus distance is just 19.1cm (7.5″) at the wide-angle and 80cm (31.5″) at telephoto.

Unfortunately that wide f/2.8 aperture is really just for the wide-end as it soon jumps to f/3.2 at 32mm; f/3.5 at 44mm; f/4 at 54mm, f/4.5 at 80mm; f/5 at 115mm; f/5.6 at 150mm

The 28-200 makes use of a quiet stepping motor for autofocus and has a 67mm filter thread that is also found on Tamron’s 17-28, 28-75 and 70-180 lenses. The lens is moisture resistant, and the front element’s fluorine coating helps to repel oil and water.

The 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is expected to start shipping around June 25th for US $729.00 / £799.00 / €869.00 and is already available to pre-order from many stores.

Promo and First Look Videos

Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Specs

Model: A071
Focal Length: 28‐200mm
Maximum Aperture: F2.8-5.6
Angle of View (diagonal): 75°23′-12°21’　 (for full-frame mirrorless format)
Optical Construction: 18 elements in 14 groups
Minimum Object Distance: 0.19m (7.5 in) (WIDE) / 0.8m (31.5 in) (TELE)
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:3.1 (WIDE) / 1:3.8 (TELE)
Filter Size: Φ67mm
Maximum Diameter: Φ74mm
Length: 117mm (4.6 in)
Weight: 575g (20.3 oz)
Aperture Blades: 7 (circular diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture: F16-32
Standard Accessories: Flower-shaped hood, Lens caps
Compatible Mounts: Sony E-mount

The full press release for the 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III can be found here as well as further information and sample images on the product page.

There’s also an early review over at amateurphotographer.co.uk