Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXDvs Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019)
From £649
Best for Landscape, architecture & astrophotography
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021)
From £699
Best for Wedding, travel & general purpose
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Which should you buy?
Landscape, Architecture & Astrophotography — Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019): The compact f/2.8 ultra-wide for Sony FE — lightweight, weather-sealed, and optically excellent at a fraction of Sony's own G-Master price.
Wedding, Travel & General Purpose — Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021): The best-value standard zoom for Sony FE — constant f/2.8, fast VXD AF, and weather sealing for far less than the Sony FE 24-70mm GM II.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 di iii rxd is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019) | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £699 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | 19cm minimum focus distance | 18cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) linear motor | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Weight | 420g | 540g |
| Dimensions | 75.0 × 99.6mm | 75.8 × 117.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
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