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Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III VC VXD G2
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Tamron · 25-200 mm · f/2.8 · Sony E mount

Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III VC VXD G2

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KEY FACTS
BrandTamron
Announcement dateOct 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+8x zoom range with bright F2.8 aperture at wide end maintains usable brightness throughout zoom
+Exceptional close-focusing capability with 1:1.9 magnification ratio at 25mm end for half-macro shooting
+Fast, quiet VXD autofocus with significantly improved AF speed and subject tracking compared to predecessor
+Compact and lightweight (575g, 121.5mm length) for its focal range and aperture
+Excellent optical quality with minimal flare; BBAR-G2 coating effectively controls ghosting
+Expanded 25mm wide end provides better framing flexibility than 28mm predecessor
Worth Knowing
−Strong geometric distortion and lateral chromatic aberration at wide end
−Soft corners and peripheral shading at wide focal lengths
−Some zoom creep near wide end despite locking mechanism
−No optical image stabilization; requires IBIS-equipped camera body for stabilization

General

Brand
Tamron
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Oct 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (Model A075) succeeds the acclaimed 28-200mm with an advanced second-generation design. Expanding to 25mm wide while maintaining 200mm telephoto reach, the lens improves optical quality and features faster autofocus with a 1:1.9 maximum magnification ratio. For an 8x superzoom, it produces remarkably sharp image quality, though strong geometric distortion, lateral chromatic aberration, and peripheral shading appear at the wide end. The VXD autofocus is quiet, accurate, and notably quick in continuous AF; focus breathing is minimal across the zoom range.

Focal length

Zoom Ratio
8x

Optics

Optical Construction
18 elements in 14 groups
Coating
BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2)
Fluorine Coating
Yes
Min focal length
25 mm
Max focal length
200 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
25-200 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
5.6
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Autofocus

Motor Type
VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme torque Drive)
AF Performance
Quick and accurate focusing across entire zoom range with minimal noise

Close up performance

Minimum Focus Distance (Wide)
0.16m / 6.3 inches
Minimum Focus Distance (Tele)
0.8m / 31.5 inches
Maximum Magnification (Wide)
1:1.9
Maximum Magnification (Tele)
1:3.9

Build

Moisture Resistance
Leak-resistant seals, moisture-resistant construction

Features

Zoom Lock
Switch to lock zoom ring at 25mm
USB C Port
Yes (for firmware updates)
Compatibility
TAMRON Lens Utility compatible
Angle of View
81°44′-12°21′ (full-frame format)

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
Lens weight
575 g
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
121.5 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
76.2 mm
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm