Tamron - 17-28mm f/2.8 DI III RXD Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount - Black
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Customers regard the product's sharpness as a significant strength. Its lightweight and portable design are also frequently praised. Many consider it to offer excellent overall performance, with its focal length being particularly suitable for both videography and photography.
Sony E mount
Compatible with most mirrorless systems with the Sony E mount.
Standard zoom lens for versatile use
Get the shot you want with this everyday lens that offers a range of focal lengths to meet the majority of your photographic needs.
28mm focal length
Excellent for shooting landscapes, architecture, group shots, travel shots and more.
f/2.8 maximum aperture
Provides clear landscape images and beautiful distance shots even in the shade and on cloudy days.
Hybrid Aspherical lens
To reduce or eliminate spherical aberration.
XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass
For quicker focusing times, greater color saturation, contrast and image detail.
Moisture-resistant
To be taken out into the elements without compromise.
7.5" minimum focusing distance
Accommodates 67mm filters
Accessories included
Comes with lens hood, dust cap and lens cap.
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountLens TypeStandard ZoomMinimum Focal Length17 millimetersMaximum Focal Length28 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/2.8
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 37 reviews
- Sharpness (18)
- Weight (6)
- Overall Performance (5)
- Portability (5)
- Focal Length (3)
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Capture clear shots with this Tamron E-Mount lens. The Broad-Band Anti-Reflection coating minimizes internal reflections and flare for quality color fidelity in strong lighting conditions, while the f/2.8 maximum aperture provides brightness all-through the zoom range. This Tamron E-Mount lens features Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive technology for quiet and smooth focusing when taking videos and pictures.

The Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) provides outstanding resolution and superb overall performance in a lightweight and compact zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. High definition and spectacular image quality are the key areas of advancements. The Model A063 features a redesigned optical system but maintains a size similar to its predecessor. The lens provides exceptionally strong optical performance, edge-to-edge across the frame, throughout the entire zoom range, along with the soft, beautiful bokeh effects that are distinctive to fast aperture lenses. The lens features Tamron’s VXD autofocus motor to enable high speed, high precision auto-focusing. Closeup shooting capabilities have also been improved and achieve an MOD of 7.1” at 28mm and a maximum image magnification ratio of 1:2.7. It is equipped with new, groundbreaking features that enable users to easily perform customization and firmware updates themselves. For example, users can reverse the direction of the focus ring for manual focus operation. Additionally, Tamron has adopted a new design with improved ergonomics and revised the exterior coating of the lens body to improve scratch resistance. The filter size is 67mm, which is standard among Tamron's fast aperture zoom lens series and enables the sharing of lens caps, filters, and other accessories. In addition to features such as Moisture-Resistant Construction and a protective Fluorine Coating, the lens supports various features built into Sony E-Mount cameras, including Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF and in-camera lens corrections (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion).

Expanding upon the success of the highly acclaimed TAMRON 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046), the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064) emerges as an advanced G2 second generation model. While broadening the zoom range, the lens maintains a compact, lightweight design and delivers exceptional image quality. In addition, it features improved autofocus performance and has been updated to the latest lens design, enhancing overall operability. The lens is also compatible with the TAMRON Lens Utility that lets you customize practical functions for both photography and videography. Retaining the mobility and versatility of its predecessor, the 16-30mm F2.8 G2 unlocks new creative possibilities. With the release of the 16-30mm F2.8 G2 ultra wide-angle zoom, the fast G2 trinity is now complete alongside the standard zoom 28-75mm F2.8 G2 (Model A063) and 70-180mm F2.8 G2 (Model A065) telephoto zoom. Together, these lenses cover the extremely versatile 16mm to 180mm range, making them ideal for virtually any scene. Experience the perfect blend of performance and functionality, making professional-level photography more accessible than ever.

The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model AFB070S700) is a large aperture everyday zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Fast, sharp, quiet, and small—this new APS-C zoom lens is extraordinarily versatile and perfect for everyday photography. The lens was created to achieve a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), it’s the world's first 17-70mm F2.8 standard zoom lens with a 4.1x zoom ratio for APS-C cameras. The 17-70mm F2.8 includes Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation). When shooting video, by utilizing AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. Designed specifically for use with APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens is light weight and compact, even with VC. Its small size and versatility make it a great choice for outdoor, travel and vacation photography, where compact camera bags are preferred, and of course for daily use. Additionally, photographers / users can take advantage of a close working distance. It features an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. The lens is equipped with Tamron’s RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF drive system, a high-speed, precision stepping motor unit. It also incorporates a wide variety of other features, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added durability. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, this lens captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.
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| Weight, Sharpness, Overall Performance, Portability, Focal Length | Image Quality, Versatility, Weight, Autofocus | There were no pros for this product— | Image Quality, Versatility, Aperture, Low-light Performance |
| Cons for Tamron - 17-28mm f/2.8 DI III RXD Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Weight, Size |































































