There’s a lot of variety when it comes to photography equipment, with lots of different lenses, mounts, lights, tripods, and more necessary to capture the perfect shot every time. While important, carrying a lot of equipment can become difficult, and the risk of damaged equipment is heightened the more a photographer carries with them. Photography equipment is often expensive as well, and the cost may deter some beginner photographers from fully embracing their passion.
Photographers are starting to look for more versatility in lenses, especially as lenses become more advanced and better at focusing light. Lenses are arguably the most crucial piece of photography equipment, so both professional and enthusiast photographers are always looking for lenses with the perfect combination of features that lets them capture the moment in every situation. A true all-in-one zoom lens.
Top Features of the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6
The Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 DI III RXD lens for Sony E-mount (Model A071) is one of the best all-in-one zoom lens available today for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Although it comes in a rather small package, the 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 comes with a plethora of features, some of which are firsts for a lens in this class. Its incredible versatility gives it the perfect combination of features for both beginner and professional photographers. With a 28-200mm focal length, the lens offers an unprecedented blend of optical performance and versatility that no other lens can. It’s a great addition to every photographer’s bag!
There are many aspects that make the Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 special. First is its unprecedented maximum aperture. This is the first all-in-one zoom lens made for full-frame mirrorless cameras that offers a maximum aperture of F2.8. Even with this extreme zoom and aperture, the 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 offers outstanding performance throughout the entire zoom range and will produce beautifully detailed images in a wide range of conditions.
This 28-200mm zoom lens is extremely portable, so it can go with you on every shoot. The Tamron 28-200mm for Sony E-mount is only 4.6″ in length and is a featherweight at just 20.3 oz. This means that the lens won’t weigh down your camera bag, nor will it be a hassle to travel with. Even though the 28-200mm is a very convenient size, it still has the same 67mm filter size as all the other lenses in our mirrorless lineup, so all your filters and lens caps can still be used. That means more convenience and less hassle during lens changes to an ultra-wide lens like the Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 DI III RXD zoom (Model A046) or the Tamron 20mm F/2.8 DI III OSD 1:2 prime lens (Model F050).
The 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 lens offers exceptional close-up performance for an all-in-one zoom. At its 28mm wide-angle setting, it features a Minimum Object Distance (MOD) of 7.5″ and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.1, while at the 200mm telephoto end, the MOD is 31.5″ with a magnification ratio of 1:3.8. This versatility allows you to capture stunning close-up shots, and with the large F-number, you can also create beautifully blurred backgrounds (bokeh). This combination makes it possible to achieve unique close-up compositions that were previously difficult to attain with all-in-one zoom lenses.
The versatile shooting range lets photographers achieve diverse photographic expression, from wide-angle shots of sweeping landscapes to close-up compositions rich in detail. This 28-200mm zoom lens also utilizes special LD and XLD elements to minimize chromatic and other aberrations, and the Broad-Band Anti-Reflection (BARR) coating reduces ghosting and flares that typically occur when shooting backlit scenes. With a high-performance auto focus system, the Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 gives you the power to own every shooting opportunity.
In addition to the staggering performance and advanced element coatings, the focusing system is both quiet and smooth, letting you shoot with the confidence that drive sound won’t affect anything in your environment.
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