Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2vsTamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
25-200mm / F2.8-5.6
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28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
28-300mm / F4-7.1
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Which to choose
When the 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 16cm
When the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-300mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD126mm long × 77mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 | Tamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 25mm | 28mm | −3mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F7.1 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 16cm | 19cm | −0.03m |
| Max magnification | — | 0.36× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 575g | 610g | −35g |
| Length | 121.5mm | 126mm | −4.5mm |
| Diameter | 76.2mm | 77mm | −0.8mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | 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 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD.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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28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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