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Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III VC VXD G2
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Tamron · f/2.8 · Sony E mount

Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III VC VXD G2

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KEY FACTS
BrandTamron
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+8x zoom range with bright F2.8 aperture at wide end maintains usable brightness throughout zoom
+Exceptional close-focusing capability with 1:1.9 magnification ratio at 25mm end for half-macro shooting
+Fast, quiet VXD autofocus with significantly improved AF speed and subject tracking compared to predecessor
+Compact and lightweight (575g, 121.5mm length) for its focal range and aperture
+Excellent optical quality with minimal flare; BBAR-G2 coating effectively controls ghosting
+Expanded 25mm wide end provides better framing flexibility than 28mm predecessor
Worth Knowing
−Strong geometric distortion and lateral chromatic aberration at wide end
−Soft corners and peripheral shading at wide focal lengths
−Some zoom creep near wide end despite locking mechanism
−No optical image stabilization; requires IBIS-equipped camera body for stabilization

General

Brand
Tamron
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (Model A075) succeeds the acclaimed 28-200mm with an advanced second-generation design. Expanding to 25mm wide while maintaining 200mm telephoto reach, the lens improves optical quality and features faster autofocus with a 1:1.9 maximum magnification ratio. For an 8x superzoom, it produces remarkably sharp image quality, though strong geometric distortion, lateral chromatic aberration, and peripheral shading appear at the wide end. The VXD autofocus is quiet, accurate, and notably quick in continuous AF; focus breathing is minimal across the zoom range.

Physical

Lens Weight
575 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
76.2 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
121.5 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
25–200 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8–5.6
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Image Stabilization
Yes