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Rent NowThe Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is a versatile standard zoom lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Combining a compact, lightweight design with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens is well-suited for portraits, landscapes, events, travel, and everyday photography. Its flexible focal length range and bright aperture make it a practical option for photographers and videographers seeking consistent performance across a variety of shooting situations.
Covering a 28-75mm focal length range, the lens provides wide-angle coverage for landscapes and environmental photography while extending into portrait-length perspectives for capturing people and details. When used with Sony APS-C E-mount cameras, it provides a 42-112.5mm equivalent focal length range. The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture maintains consistent exposure throughout the zoom range while providing greater control over depth of field and improved performance in low-light conditions.
The optical design incorporates one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) element and one LD (Low Dispersion) element to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing. Two hybrid aspherical elements and one molded glass aspherical element further reduce distortion and spherical aberrations, helping produce sharp images with accurate detail and natural color reproduction throughout the zoom range.
Tamron’s BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coating has been applied to individual optical elements to reduce internal reflections, flare, and ghosting. This coating helps maintain contrast and color accuracy when photographing in strong lighting conditions, including backlit scenes and environments with bright light sources.
The lens features an RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor designed to deliver fast, accurate, and nearly silent focusing performance. This system is particularly beneficial for both still photography and video recording, where smooth and quiet autofocus operation is important. Full-time manual focus override is also supported, allowing photographers to make precise adjustments when needed.
For close-up photography, the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 offers a minimum focusing distance of approximately 7.5 inches at the wide-angle end, providing a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.9. This close-focusing capability makes the lens useful for photographing smaller objects, food, flowers, and other subjects that benefit from detailed compositions.
A rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth background blur and pleasing bokeh, particularly when photographing portraits or working with shallow depth of field. The constant f/2.8 aperture further enhances subject separation, allowing photographers to isolate subjects against softly rendered backgrounds.
Designed for everyday use, the lens incorporates moisture-resistant construction to provide additional protection when working in challenging environments. A fluorine coating on the front optical element helps resist fingerprints, moisture, and dirt while making the lens easier to clean. Its compact construction also makes it a convenient option for travel and extended handheld shooting sessions.
Combining a flexible zoom range, bright constant aperture, responsive autofocus, and refined optical performance, the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD offers a practical solution for Sony E-mount photographers seeking a versatile standard zoom lens for both photography and video applications.
– Included Accessories:
Includes front and rear lens caps. Lens hood is NOT included.
– Condition Note:
The lens exhibits minor cosmetic wear, including light scuff marks around the exterior barrel. Some internal dust is also present within the optical elements, which may affect image quality under certain shooting conditions.
