Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 is a new full-frame mirrorless 8x zoom lens for Sony E-mount cameras. It promises to offer a fast AF with Tamron’s VXD linear motor. The lens aperture starts at fast f/2.8 on the wider end. Offering a 1:1.9 magnification ratio and a 67mm front filter thread, the Tamron 24-200mm can be pre-ordered now for $899. Ultra-zoom lenses have always been about compromising speed for the ultimate versatility. Even though the optical performance can never be on par with professional zoom lenses or primes, for me, there has always been something interesting about these lenses. The idea of covering a wide range of focal lengths all in one lens sounds appealing to me. Recently, I was very tempted by the new SIGMA 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary lens, which was only announced last month. If I am not mistaken, this is the world’s first full-frame mirrorless lens to offer a 10x zoom. Today, Tamron releases the new 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 lens, which “only” offers an 8x zoom range, but beats the SIGMA on paper in some other criteria. Let’s take a short look at the Tamron’s new ultra-zoom specs and features. Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 The new ultra-zoom from Tamron builds on the legacy of the existing Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD lens. In fact, it brings a few significant improvements. The most obvious difference is the wider focal length of 25mm, compared to 28mm. The 3mm might...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 22 October