Disclaimer: I’m a photography enthusiast, not a professional. And I use the Sony a7iii body.
Likes:
- excellent (fast and accurate) autofocus on par with native Sony lens (of which I’ve used several). Works great with continuous autofocus - my 3 year old has put it through its paces indoors.
- lightweight
- moisture resistant
- very good flare resistance (your images don’t get that annoying haze when you take pictures on sunny days facing the sun - and if they do it’s easily corrected in post).
- very good color rendition.
- very good out of camera contrast
- ridiculously sharp (especially in the center, quite sharp in the corners, great sharpness throughout range).
- one of the smaller zooms. Only the Sony Zeiss 24-70f4 is smaller.
- f2.8 constant aperture allows for nice headshots/portraits at 75mm and great light gathering at 28mm
- good bokeh
Dislikes
- a wee bit long. Not truly discrete.
- zoom ring is reversed from focus ring. Feels weird. But if this is your first lens, it won’t matter. And after a while of only using this lens, it doesn’t matter
Neutral
- build quality. I think it looks and feels nice. Nowhere near as nice as most Sony Zeiss lenses. Some pros don’t like the plasticky feel. But for my purposes (family photos indoor and outdoor, vacation/travel and just everyday life) it’s top notch.
Summary: Excellent all round lens for any amateur or enthusiast so long as you don’t need anything wider or longer.
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| lens type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Telephoto | Standard | Autofocus Medium-Telephoto Prime Lens for E Mount |
| compatible mountings | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony FE | Sony E | Sony E, Sony A |
| lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | 9 elements 8 groups |
| focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual |
| minimum focal length | — | 35 millimeters | 20 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
| max focal length | — | 150 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 180 millimeters | 75 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
| fixed focal length | 75 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 75 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
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Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD for SONY full frame E-mount
Setting a new trend for mirrorless.
Vibrant images with soft , defocused blur qualities.
Pursuing an unprecedented balance of image quality, light weight and compact size.
Portray the world beautifully.
Model A036
For Sony E-mount
Di III: For mirrorless interchangeable-lens caneras
Express your vision in intimate detail
An F/2.8 high-speed zoom made for full-frame mirrorless.
Packing cutting-edge technology into a compact body, Tamron has created a high-speed zoom lens specifically designed for mirrorless cameras: the 28–75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036). A great addition to the Sony E-mount, the A036 strikes a beautiful balance between vibrant image quality, superb bokeh, compact size and lighter weight. Specialized glass elements throughout control various aberrations and produce stable resolution across the entire zoom range. All the lens surface is treated with Tamron’s proprietary BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating, which dramatically reduces ghosting and flaring while preserving crisp image quality. The A036 also incorporates an all-new high-speed precision AF drive system with an RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) motor unit that is remarkably quiet. all its full-frame beauty.
In addition to portraits, nature shots and street photography, the 0.19m Minimum Object Distance lets you enjoy new forms of photographic expression with close-up shooting at the wide-angle end. With Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating, this lens offers exceptional mobility and outdoor functionality. It is the only zoom you need to portray the world in all its full-frame beauty.
The A036 zoom is designed to maximize the potential of full-frame mirrorless cameras. Because it is designed to be your most frequently used high-speed zoom, we made it compact. Now you can enjoy advanced optical performance in a compact size with lightweight convenience. It weighs just 550g (19.4 oz) with a length of 117.8mm (4.6 in).
- Superb optical performance and beautiful background blur effects, provided by fast F/2.8 aperture.
- Comfortably light weight (19.4 oz.) and compact (4.6 in).
- Minimum Object Distance: 7.5" at wide-angle setting and 15.3" at the telephoto position.
- All-new 'RXD' stepping motor AF unit is extremely quiet and therefore perfect for video capture.
- Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for weather protection.
Outstanding image quality meets delicate bokeh
The A036 zoom delivers a dazzling balance of clear yet soft rendering, stunning bokeh and exceptional resolution for in-focus areas. It also captures the finer details across the entire focus plane with performance that supports the latest high-resolution cameras—all while expressing the characteristic smoothness of a fast aperture lens. Stunning bokeh spreads gently from the plane of focus to highlight your subject. By stopping down the aperture, you can alter how images are rendered. The lens also incorporates a nine-bladed aperture that produces beautifully round defocused light points. And Tamron’s distinctive image characteristics, which produce more than just a different degree of blur with F-stop changes, add even more impact.
Superb AF keeps it sharp and quiet
The AF drive on the A036 includes an RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) motor unit to help you stay focused on the action. RXD uses an actuator to precisely control the rotational angle of the motor, allowing it to directly drive the focusing lens without passing through a reduction gear. A sensor that accurately detects the position of the lens enables high-speed and precise AF, which is ideal when shooting continually moving subjects or video. With a focusing system that is both smooth and quiet, the A036 lets you shoot a video without worrying about picking up ambient drive sounds.
Built with Mirrorless in Mind
Tamron’s new 28-75mm zoom is compatible with many of the advanced features that are specific to mirrorless cameras. This includes: - Fast Hybrid AF - Eye AF - Direct Manual Focus (DMF) - In-camera lens correction (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion) - Camera-based lens unit firmware updates * Features vary by camera. Please consult your camera’s instruction manual for details. *As of March, 2018
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My Favorite Zoom Lens with A7RII
First off, I am both a beginner and a hobbyist that decided during the quarantine "Hey, this would be a fun little hobby to do to get out of the house". So my opinion is coming completely from someone who casually enjoys this artform. That being said, I love this lens with the A7rII. I've definitely tried a plethora of rental lenses, and this one was my favorite in terms of the quality you got with the pricing. I've tried other Brand's comparables to this, and this was the one that personally came out on top to me. It isn't unbearably large or heavy, it feels well made, and the pricing was much more manageable for someone who isn't a professional. Auto focus sometimes seems a little slower depending on the lighting, but overall, I really enjoy this lens and I'm proud that this would be the first one I ever purchased instead of renting.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
Style: Lens OnlyVerified Purchase
I am by no means an expert, nor am I a professional. I'm just a hobbyist who sees art in everything. I bought this lens to use with my A7RIII while walking around town. My favorite style is street photography. This lens is absolutely amazing, especially for the price. Its plastic build doesn't feel as durable as, say, the GM lenses but that's not what this lens is about. It's extremely lightweight so it pairs perfectly with the Alpha series of cameras. The bokeh can be harsh in certain situations but some basic photoshop work can make it look incredible. The focal range is highly versatile, good for every day hobby. The colors appear slightly duller than that of the GM but nothing some basic lightroom work can't fix. Overall, I'd recommend this lens in a heartbeat to beginners and professionals alike. The pictures attached to this review were taken with this lens on the A7RIII and edited in LR Mobile.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
Style: Lens OnlyVerified Purchase
First off, I am both a beginner and a hobbyist that decided during the quarantine "Hey, this would be a fun little hobby to do to get out of the house". So my opinion is coming completely from someone who casually enjoys this artform. That being said, I love this lens with the A7rII. I've definitely tried a plethora of rental lenses, and this one was my favorite in terms of the quality you got with the pricing. I've tried other Brand's comparables to this, and this was the one that personally came out on top to me. It isn't unbearably large or heavy, it feels well made, and the pricing was much more manageable for someone who isn't a professional. Auto focus sometimes seems a little slower depending on the lighting, but overall, I really enjoy this lens and I'm proud that this would be the first one I ever purchased instead of renting.
Images in this review
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020
Style: Lens OnlyVerified Purchase
I've had this lens for a few months. I got it thinking that I can really take my portraits and photography to the next level. Then, COVID-19 hit and all work slowed down. However, before the pandemic, I was asked to do some senior portraits. I was happy that they still wanted them and we were able to get some quality shots in during the reopening period in June this year.
I'm totally satisfied with the way this lens performs. The lens is a beast! This lens quiet, easy to handle, lightweight, and tact sharp. Tamron is knocking it out the park these days with their zoom lenses. I had no issues with lens flare when shooting with the sun and HSS using a softbox. I really like the colors that this lens renders. I shoot in raw, so I tend to do color correction in post.
If you are fundamentally sound, cameras and lenses these days are making photography pretty easy.
Based on my experience with this lens, I'm going to get the Tamron 70-180.
I'm totally satisfied with the way this lens performs. The lens is a beast! This lens quiet, easy to handle, lightweight, and tact sharp. Tamron is knocking it out the park these days with their zoom lenses. I had no issues with lens flare when shooting with the sun and HSS using a softbox. I really like the colors that this lens renders. I shoot in raw, so I tend to do color correction in post.
If you are fundamentally sound, cameras and lenses these days are making photography pretty easy.
Based on my experience with this lens, I'm going to get the Tamron 70-180.
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Top reviews from other countries
Lente muito boa, ótima estrutura, autofoco funcionou legal na câmera.
Ótima lente.
Reviewed in Brazil on April 23, 2024Style: Lens OnlyVerified Purchase
Dr.C.M.Lockwood
Phenomenal focusing ability
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2021Style: Lens OnlyVerified Purchase
Malcolm
Nice lens but get the correct info on Canadian warranty
Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2019Style: Lens OnlyVerified Purchase
ANTONIO SILVA FERREIRA
Ótimo custo Beneficio, Lente espetacular!!
Reviewed in Brazil on July 3, 2023Style: Lens OnlyVerified Purchase
