Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2

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25-200mm

Focal length

f/2.8

Max aperture

575 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

f/5.6

Zoom Ratio: 8x

Min aperture: f/32
Diaphragm blades: 9

Optics

Optical construction: 18 elements in 14 groups
Special elements: GM aspherical, XLD, LD
Coatings: BBAR-G2, fluorine coating

Focusing

Minimum focus: 16 cm
Max magnification: 0.53×
AF motor: VXD

Physical

Weight: 575 g
Dimensions: ⌀76mm × 122mm
Filter thread: 67 mm
Hood included: Yes
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Zoom Lock: Yes
Custom Buttons: 1

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Landscapes, Portraits, Street, Travel, Walkaround / Daily, Weddings

Release year: 2025
Optical correction & RAW development: NDPix Photo Editor

The best

A 25-200mm all-in-one for Sony E

Also

VXD, sealing and 575 grams

Summary

The Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 is an all-in-one zoom for full-frame Sony E cameras, covering 25-200mm with a variable f/2.8-5.6 aperture. The Tamron lineup positions it as a replacement for a standard zoom and a telephoto in a single lens, aimed at travel, reportage and family photography without changing optics.

Its optical construction uses 18 elements in 14 groups, with BBAR-G2 coating and a repellent front layer. The nine-blade diaphragm works between f/2.8 and f/32 depending on the focal length, focusing relies on a VXD linear motor, and minimum focus distance is 16 centimetres at the wide end, with 0.53× maximum magnification. The zoom extends as the focal length changes, includes a zoom lock and takes 67mm filters.

At 575 grams, 76mm in diameter and 122mm long, the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 is sealed against dust and splashes and includes a configurable AFL button plus a USB-C port for firmware updates. It has no optical stabilisation and no aperture ring, and AF/MF switching is done from the camera menu. It is a practical option for photographers who want one versatile, light lens. Its 25-200mm range covers landscape, portrait and sport, and the sealing makes it suitable for outdoor work, while 0.53× magnification allows close detail shots without carrying another optic.