Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha

$270
28-200 mm
autofocus 7.1x zoom lens
f/3.8-5.6
variable aperture

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4 users at B&H Photo Video

"This has already become the lens that is on my camera when I leave the house!"

"Overall I have been happy with the lens and and the quality of the photos I have gotten while using this lens."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

horizontal angle of view
65.2 - 10.2°
28-200mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A37.

horizontal angle of view
45.5 - 6.7°
43-306.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Great zoom range
	7.1x

	Great wide angle lens
	28 mm

Cons

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Narrow aperture
	f/3.8

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) travel lenses

	Below average zoom range
	7.1x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	28 mm
	Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	7.1x	above average
	Magnification	1:4 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.8	below average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sony Alpha (Full-frame)
	Length	76 mm
	Diameter	71 mm
	Filter size	62 mm
	Weight	354 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	65.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	10.3°	above average
	Wide vertical	46.4°
	Telephoto vertical	6.9°	above average
	Wide diagonal	75.4°
	Telephoto diagonal	12.3°	above average
Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	45.7°
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	31.5°
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	53.8°
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Cons

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) travel lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha lens?

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