Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2vsTamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
25-200mm / F2.8-5.6
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28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
28-200mm / F2.8-5.6
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Which to choose
When the 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 16cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 25-200mm in a single lens
When the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2121.5mm long × 76.2mm diameter
- 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD117mm long × 74mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 | Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 25mm | 28mm | −3mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 16cm | 19cm | −0.03m |
| Max magnification | — | 0.32× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 575g | 575g | — |
| Length | 121.5mm | 117mm | +4.5mm |
| Diameter | 76.2mm | 74mm | +2.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 | +5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 relative to 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
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28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
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