Tamron’s Upcoming 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Lens

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Tamron has officially announced that it’s developing a new all-in-one zoom, the 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (Model A075), for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras. The lens follows up on the well-regarded 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071), but this time Tamron is pushing things a little wider at the short end. Moving from 28mm to 25mm may not sound like much on paper, but in practice it makes a real difference for wide-angle shooting, especially for landscapes, interiors, or travel photography.

Like its predecessor, the new lens keeps the fast f/2.8 aperture at the wide end and closes down to f/5.6 at 200mm. Tamron says the G2 version won’t just be a minor refresh, autofocus performance has been upgraded thanks to the company’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor, and optical performance is promised to be sharper across the frame. The lens should also deliver strong close-up capabilities, with a 1:1.9 maximum magnification ratio at 25mm.

As with Tamron’s other recent G2 releases, the new 25-200mm features a 67mm filter thread and a more refined exterior design. Full specifications, along with size, weight, and pricing details, are still unknown, Tamron says those will come closer to launch. For context, the current 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 sells for $699 (currently discounted from its original $799 price).

You can see full details and sample shots on Tamron’s website here