Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is one of the best versatile lens on the market. My first lens was the 28-75mm f2.8 from Tamron. I was impressed with that lens but am even more impressed with the 28-200. You’re able to get great texture/detail shots as well as wide landscapes. It’s my go-to lens now. The lens is lightweight which is nice but it doesn’t have the quality feel like you would get on a Sony G or GM lens. But that’s just a minor thing to consider.

I absolutely love this lens! It's the best lens for the price. I used the kit lens (28-70mm) that came with my Sony A7iii. Since getting this lens, I haven't switched back. I watched many YouTube videos and read many articles before purchasing it. All of them gave this lens a super high rating! This is also a great travel lens! From Aug-Sept 2023. I went to Michigan, Ohio, and Chicago. I only brought this lens. I walked a lot while in Chi and had my camera with me about 98% of the time. Because of how light the lens is, I forgot I had the camera a couple of times, haha. Pros: There are a lot of pros, but my main ones are that it's super lightweight and the little lock button. Cons: Most of the time, I have the camera on a strap and as I'm heading to my destination, it's hanging down. Sometimes, the lens will extend, maybe because it's rubbing against something on me. But I've never had that issue with the kit lens. Other than that one con, it's a fantastic lens for the price.

This lens is in great demand because of it’s 28-200mm zoom range and Sony E-Mount attachment capability. Once ordered, Best Buy notified us when it was available to obtain and whether it was in stock or ready for pickup. Great service & great price! It is lightweight, easy to use, and as you can see by the very first photo taken, it really enhanced the image. This is of Kaneohe Bay on Oahu which was originally a volcano. The island you see is now a research ctr for the Univ. of HI to help save the wonderful turtles that are in the bay, varieties of sharks and other fish, as well as coral reefs. It was the the island that you saw (if you are old enough or like goofy comedies) that was right at the beginning of Gillian’s Island TV show. It is actually called “Coconut Island.”

I love this lens. Especially for travel it’s great. Fast apature with a good zoom range under 1000. I actually used this on an a6700 which is Apsc and it was honestly more useful to me. I liked having a tighter lense. Like a 42-300 equivalent a believe. Smooth zoom ring. Withstood the rain. I wish it was a little wider but that’s because I was on Apsc if your on full frame it will be perfect. If there was a version of this that was like 20-200 it would be my perfect lens. Me taking a selfie with the box should be proof enough that I liked it

This is a great all rounder lens for Sony e-Mount. Covers a lot of ground and doesn’t require the sale of body parts to acquire. Takes really good photos, especially for its price point. I owned this lens once before and sold it, but after trying a lot of other more expensive lenses, I repurchased this one because it’s hard to beat as a take anywhere lens.

I absolutely love this lens!! The compact size of this lens makes great for traveling. I don't have any complains about it's weight. I feel it is well balanced on my Sony A7iii. Now it is always on my camera. I have no regrets about this purchase.

The lens is awesome! 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD. I use it mostly for nature photography and landscape photography. It is very light and the auto focus from my camera works amazingly well with it. The 2.8 aperture works great indoors at 28mm and zoomed to 100 to 200 the 5.6 is more than enough to get a detailed shot late in the afternoon during sunset. The egret shot below was taken on a cloudy morning changing format on camera to APSC so it could convert 200mm to 300mm, you get that extra reach with it. I am very happy with this lens and would recommend it for travel, portrait, landscape and nature photography.

I feel this lense probably gets overlooked and u unfortunately I think it's successor is launching soon. But this is a fantastic lense that's fast enough that really allows to get a whole slee or shots that would be out of reach with the Sony box lense.

I have been told about this lens time and time again from my photographer friends and man, I should've jumped on this sooner! The 2.8 aperture is just too good making low-light a non-issue. The 200mm zoom makes concert photography much easier. The images are crisp and I can't enough great things about the lens. This is paired with my Sony A7iv.

This lens has been my go to for everything!! Currently using it on an APSC camera, but still gives me incredible results!!

Good lense. Compatible with Sony camera. Takes clear pictures

Currently I use this lens for my dog business and my kids sporting events and absolutely love it! I am able to great action packed picture which all the parents absolutely love! I have used it a bit outside with wild life as well but mostly sports,

This is a very versatile lens and takes very sharp pictures. The AF works very quickly just like it should. It is a little heavier than I thought it would be.

Perfect for all event and everyday use portrait and wildlife so judsr everything you need

Compactness , 2.8 , 200mm are the main selling points here. I really do like this lens. I’ve just had some issues with autofocus on an older sony body (7r3). I updated the fw with a supposed fix for some autofocus issues but still having ~30% missing in faster/tracking situations. May just be a sony body limitation for non first party lenses, my 85 does not have these issues. Hoping another update may fix the issue.

This is truly an all-in-one lens! With the range of 28-200mm and a still allowing for extra sharpness with the F2.8 aperture, I am very pleased with my purchase and this Tamron product!

Great lens to carry with you on a hike since it has a nice 200mm reach. Yea its on a lil heavy side but its a FF lens. I use it on my a6400 with no probelm. Its been my main shooter.

Comprehensive Review of the Universal Lens I recently had the pleasure of using the Universal Lens, and I must say, it exceeded all expectations. This lens truly lives up to its reputation, providing exceptional quality and versatility for a wide range of uses. Here’s a detailed review of my experience: Versatility and Compatibility The standout feature of this lens is its universal compatibility. Whether you're using it on a smartphone, DSLR, or any other camera device, it fits effortlessly without the need for additional adapters or complicated setups. This means you can carry it around easily without worrying about compatibility issues, making it the perfect companion for both amateur and professional photographers alike. It truly does “fit everything,” offering a seamless experience across various platforms. Image Quality In terms of image quality, the lens does not disappoint. Whether you're capturing wide-angle landscapes or close-up shots, the clarity and sharpness remain impressive. The lens enhances contrast and color saturation, which is ideal for both casual snapshots and more serious photography work. I noticed significantly less distortion than what you might typically find in similarly priced lenses, further elevating its value. Build and Design The build quality of the lens is solid and well-constructed, feeling durable enough to withstand daily use. Despite its compact size, it doesn’t feel flimsy or prone to damage, which is a big plus when you’re traveling or on the go. The design is sleek and modern, yet functional, making it easy to handle without sacrificing performance.

As a concert photographer, this lens does everything I need it to do in the pit ans takes away the hassle of switching lenses. Takes a great range of close-up portraits to wide shots. Just wish the range began at 18mmm.

I wasn’t sure about this lens, but after watching some reviews I decided to purchase it. I don’t regret it. The lens is excellent. The only downside is the zoom ring is a little tough to turn, but other than that it’s quite a capable lens and at a great price.