Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXDvsTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
28-75mm / F2.8
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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
28-75mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
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
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD117.8mm long × 73mm diameter
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2117.6mm long × 75.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD | Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 28mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 75mm | 75mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 18cm | +0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.34× | 0.38× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 550g | 540g | +10g |
| Length | 117.8mm | 117.6mm | +0.2mm |
| Diameter | 73mm | 75.8mm | −2.8mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD relative to 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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