Tamron’s 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Lens Is Here
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Tamron has officially announced that its new 25–200mm f/2.8–5.6 Di III VXD G2 lens will be released on November 20, 2025, priced at $899. The lens, first teased back in September, is the follow-up to the 28–200mm f/2.8–5.6 Di III RXD and brings a few key changes, most notably a wider 25mm starting point while keeping the same aperture range. That extra bit of width might not sound like much on paper, but it makes the lens more versatile for travel or general everyday shooting.
The lens is built with 18 elements in 14 groups and features a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, promising smoother background blur and improved overall rendering. Minimum focus distance is 6.3 inches (0.16 meters) at the wide end and 31.5 inches (0.8 meters) at the telephoto end, offering a maximum magnification ratio of 1:1.9, effectively giving it “half-macro” capability. Like the previous version, it is designed for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras, and Tamron says the new VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) autofocus system is faster, quieter, and more precise than before.
Tamron also notes that the G2 version manages to keep the same compact size as the original while offering better image quality across the zoom range. Its timing, coming just weeks after Sigma announced its 20–200mm f/3.5–6.3 DG Contemporary lens, seems deliberate, especially since Tamron’s version undercuts Sigma’s price by about $100.
You can see full details on Tamron’s website here
