Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063)

This Tamron standard zoom covers 28–75mm on full-frame mirrorless cameras. Separate versions fit Nikon Z and Sony E cameras. Choose the mount that matches your camera. Tamron introduced the Sony E version in 2021, then added Nikon Z in 2024.

The range suits portraits, events and travel. You can change framing as people and scenes move without changing lenses. The main trade-offs are width and stabilization. The zoom starts at 28mm, and there is no stabilization built into the lens. At an event, test your chosen framing before people assemble.

The Nikon Z version weighs 1 lb 3.4 oz (550 g) and measures 4.72 in (119.8 mm) long and 2.98 in (75.8 mm) across. The Sony E version differs in weight and length. Consider the camera and lens together when choosing a bag or support. Screw-in filters must match the 67mm front thread to attach directly.

At 28mm, you can show people with some surroundings. At 75mm, one person or a table detail becomes larger from the same position. How much of a group fits still depends on where you stand. A wider lens can include more of a small room.

The maximum aperture remains f/2.8 throughout the zoom. You can retain that opening when framing changes, though a different part of the scene may need a different exposure. In a dim venue, f/2.8 gives more room for a faster shutter speed or lower ISO than a smaller opening.

At close portrait distances, f/2.8 can give a thin zone of sharp focus. A background far behind a person can become soft. Focus on the eye that matters most, then stop down when more of the face or another person must stay sharp.

Closest focus is 0.6 ft (18 cm) at 28mm, measured from the sensor. Maximum magnification reaches 0.37x at that setting, useful for flowers and everyday objects. The minimum focus distance is longer at 75mm. Leave room ahead of the glass and avoid shading a nearby detail.

Dust and moisture resistance help outdoors. Use cover in persistent rain. Fluorine coating helps water and oily marks wipe away from the front glass. Remove loose grit before cleaning, especially after working near sand or soil.

Both versions use a manual rotary zoom ring. Neither has a zoom lock switch. Keep the lens supported when carrying the camera between locations.

There is no stabilization in the lens. A camera with body stabilization can reduce shake for still scenes. Firm support helps with slow exposures and controlled video work. A moving person still needs enough shutter speed for their movement.

Two aspherical elements help correct distortion and spherical aberration, which can bend straight lines or soften detail.

Two LD elements help reduce coloured fringes along high-contrast edges, such as a dark suit against a bright window. Internal focusing keeps barrel length unchanged while focus moves.