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Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount

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Amazon has Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount (AFA063S700) on sale for $699. Shipping is free.

BH Photo Video has Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount (AFA063S700) on sale for $699. Shipping is free.

Alternatively, Best Buy has Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount (AFA063S700) on sale for $699.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

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About this product:
  • Fast, quiet VXD linear motor for high-speed and high-precision autofocus
  • MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 7.1" at wide end and maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.7 for creative close-ups
  • New design provides enhanced texture and greater user-friendliness
  • Compact at 4.6" long and weighing just 19 oz
  • Moisture-resistant construction and Fluorine coating
  • Includes Limited 6-Year Warranty for parts and labor
Features:
  • Compatible with Sony E-Mount APS-C and Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras
  • Get the shot you want with this everyday lens that offers a range of focal lengths to meet the majority of your photographic needs
  • 28-75mm focal length
    • Midrange is great for many subjects from people to landscapes.
  • F/2.8 maximum aperture
    • Creates sharp, detailed images with shallow depth of field and softly blurred background. Performs best in moderate-to-bright light settings or outdoors on overcast days
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction
    • Leak-resistant seals throughout the lens barrel help protect your equipment

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $20 lower than a Frontpage Deal from January.
    • Well reviewed w/ 4.7 out of 5 stars by 330 Amazon customers.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Update: This deal is still available.

Amazon has Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount (AFA063S700) on sale for $699. Shipping is free.

BH Photo Video has Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount (AFA063S700) on sale for $699. Shipping is free.

Alternatively, Best Buy has Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount (AFA063S700) on sale for $699.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Thanks to Deal Editor phoinix for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Fast, quiet VXD linear motor for high-speed and high-precision autofocus
  • MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 7.1" at wide end and maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.7 for creative close-ups
  • New design provides enhanced texture and greater user-friendliness
  • Compact at 4.6" long and weighing just 19 oz
  • Moisture-resistant construction and Fluorine coating
  • Includes Limited 6-Year Warranty for parts and labor
Features:
  • Compatible with Sony E-Mount APS-C and Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras
  • Get the shot you want with this everyday lens that offers a range of focal lengths to meet the majority of your photographic needs
  • 28-75mm focal length
    • Midrange is great for many subjects from people to landscapes.
  • F/2.8 maximum aperture
    • Creates sharp, detailed images with shallow depth of field and softly blurred background. Performs best in moderate-to-bright light settings or outdoors on overcast days
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction
    • Leak-resistant seals throughout the lens barrel help protect your equipment

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $20 lower than a Frontpage Deal from January.
    • Well reviewed w/ 4.7 out of 5 stars by 330 Amazon customers.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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bnapolitano
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Great deal. I bought the 28-200, telling myself I wouldn't need this lens, but it is always tempting. If it were 24-70, I would have it. I do have the 17-28, 28-200 and the 70-180, as well as the 500mm zoom. They're all pretty good. The 28-200 sees the most use.
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Zuirch
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So, if you're looking for an excuse not to buy this, I have the 24-105 f/4 and bought this lens during the holiday season of 2023. I haven't use it as much as I thought.
My purchase thesis was: It's amazing just how much more light there is outside. Even on a cloudy day, there's just way more light outside than even an average-lit room. The 24-105 is excellent outdoors, but I found the f/4 limiting indoors (low light). I thought I'd use the Tamron 28-75 indoors
And I do. Except:

I can probably get even better (wide aperture) light gathering with an f/1.8 prime lens.
The 28-75 f/2.8 is just one stop away from the f/4 24-105, so it doesn't really give you all that much light gathering.
If your subject isn't moving, you can decrease the shutter speed (longer time) to make up. The 24-105 with its OSS helps keep things sharp.
If I can, I use a flash indoors, where the f/4 (24-105) vs f/2.8 (28-75) really doesn't matter all that much.
The Sigma equivalent (28-70) can be had for $720 or $710 periodically. (Digital Goja appears on the Sigma authorized retailers page.) It was a toss-up for me between the Sigma and Tamron. Point is that there will probably be a lens like this around this price in the future.
The Tamron (117mm) is in fact around the same size as the Sony (111mm). So, you're not really saving yourself that much space with this smaller reach lens.


Now, if you're looking for reasons to buy this lens:

I've only had the Tamron a few months, so really haven't gotten to use it nearly as much as 24-105. As a result, my above comment about using the Tamron less isn't apples-to-apples. (I've had the 24-105 for almost 2 years now.)
With wide aperture your DoF suffers, so even on a prime, you may want to go to f/2.8. At which point, you might use the Tamron 28-75 to compose better.
If you have limited range of motion (parties etc), having zoom (28-75) is better than the wrong prime (35/1.8 or 85/1.8). If you're indoors (closer quarters) you might not need the range of the 24-105 (except maybe the 24 on the wide end).
I do not regret purchasing this lens. It is lightweight and has good image quality.
I paid $799 but got 15% cash back on my Amazon Credit Card (equivalent to ~ $680). If you can get the 6% cash back for slow shipping on Amazon Credit Card, this is equivalent to $657, which is a smoking deal.


Edits: lots of clarity improvements, and staying on-topic. Squirrel! Also confused myself about shutter speed vs time. Added pricing comparison. Made everything bullets since I suck at writing paragraphs.
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Gamerxx13
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Ah thanks for the advice. I just bought the 28-200 so I'll stick with that for now
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Apr 30, 2024 3:50 PM
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bnapolitanoApr 30, 2024 3:50 PM
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Quote from slicker07 View quoted comment :
Still deciding between this 28-75 or 28-200. Did buy 28-75 to try on my a7c ii but returned it as it felt large and heavy. Mainly planning to use it for indoor. So thinking to get a 35 or 55 prime and 70-300 instead but zoom with low fstop would come in handy.
The 28-200 is not a good indoor lens unless you are going to shoot at the wide end; but 28 and zoom with your feet, the same as a prime. It could be a good choice if you want fewer lenses.
Apr 30, 2024 4:15 PM
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PowerfulLaborer551Apr 30, 2024 4:15 PM
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Quote from PowerfulLaborer551 View quoted comment :
I recently bought sigma 28-70 for same price on bh photo video. Better lens than the tamron according to the many YT reviews I saw
this is on sale now for $710 on amazon...
Apr 30, 2024 5:33 PM
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dronek75Apr 30, 2024 5:33 PM
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does this lens come for Canon mount? I could use something bit faster than RF 24-105mm f4 L on my R6 instead of forking out $2K for RF 24-70mm f2.8
Apr 30, 2024 7:53 PM
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slicker07Apr 30, 2024 7:53 PM
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Quote from bnapolitano View quoted comment :
The 28-200 is not a good indoor lens unless you are going to shoot at the wide end; but 28 and zoom with your feet, the same as a prime. It could be a good choice if you want fewer lenses.

Agreed. Trying to keep the lens count to max 3, would prefer 2 if possible.
Apr 30, 2024 8:18 PM
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TechSlickDealerApr 30, 2024 8:18 PM
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This or sigma 28-70 contemporary?
Apr 30, 2024 8:35 PM
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nicedogApr 30, 2024 8:35 PM
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Thinking about getting one for my Nex-5T
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Apr 30, 2024 9:34 PM
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clone42Apr 30, 2024 9:34 PM
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Great lens. Bought one last year at full price. If you have a BestBuy credit card you can finance it interest free for 12 months, just be sure to pay it off in time.

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Apr 30, 2024 9:42 PM
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ZenerTheveninApr 30, 2024 9:42 PM
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Quote from kevinh View quoted comment :
I have the Sony 24-105mm. Should I? Somebody please talk me out of this...
The 4mm on the wide end really makes a difference, especially for pros.

However, if you have a 16-35 or something wide like that, you can get away with this lens, but there could be a rare instance where you need that 4mm and you dont have time to switch lenses....
Last edited by FancyString708 May 5, 2024 at 05:31 PM.
Apr 30, 2024 10:48 PM
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JustAnotherUserHereApr 30, 2024 10:48 PM
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I've been debating between this and the 28-200mm for a few days now and decided to buy this when I noticed the price drop yesterday. I have the a7R V and it sounds like the 28-75mm is the right choice for that camera. Would have been nice to have the 200mm range though.
May 1, 2024 12:27 AM
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dakelsMay 1, 2024 12:27 AM
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Quote from bnapolitano View quoted comment :
Great deal. I bought the 28-200, telling myself I wouldn't need this lens, but it is always tempting. If it were 24-70, I would have it. I do have the 17-28, 28-200 and the 70-180, as well as the 500mm zoom. They're all pretty good. The 28-200 sees the most use.
Same. Once I got the 28-200 I basically use that 95% of the time. I don't use the 28-75. Personally, I just don't find the need for that wider aperature vs extra zoom for basic travel photos. My wife is always complaining about how much gear I bring so I find that to be really useful for most situations. For planned portraits or indoor I use a prime and once maybe in 2 years I break out the 150-600 for wildlife trips.
May 1, 2024 1:35 AM
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SandgaijinMay 1, 2024 1:35 AM
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I just recently picked up the Sigma version of this focal length and love it. My history with Tamron lenses are pretty "ehhhh..." especially with the zoom ring spinning the opposite direction than I'm used to.
May 1, 2024 1:47 AM
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TheGooglerMay 1, 2024 1:47 AM
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Great price.

Im waiting for the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 to go on sale for APS-C
May 1, 2024 3:55 AM
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ZuirchMay 1, 2024 3:55 AM
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Quote from kevinh View quoted comment :
I have the Sony 24-105mm. Should I? Somebody please talk me out of this...
So, if you're looking for an excuse not to buy this, I have the 24-105 f/4 and bought this lens during the holiday season of 2023. I haven't use it as much as I thought.
My purchase thesis was: It's amazing just how much more light there is outside. Even on a cloudy day, there's just way more light outside than even an average-lit room. The 24-105 is excellent outdoors, but I found the f/4 limiting indoors (low light). I thought I'd use the Tamron 28-75 indoors
And I do. Except:
  • I can probably get even better (wide aperture) light gathering with an f/1.8 prime lens.
  • The 28-75 f/2.8 is just one stop away from the f/4 24-105, so it doesn't really give you all that much light gathering.
  • If your subject isn't moving, you can decrease the shutter speed (longer time) to make up. The 24-105 with its OSS helps keep things sharp.
  • If I can, I use a flash indoors, where the f/4 (24-105) vs f/2.8 (28-75) really doesn't matter all that much.
  • The Sigma equivalent (28-70) can be had for $720 or $710 periodically. (Digital Goja appears on the Sigma authorized retailers page.) It was a toss-up for me between the Sigma and Tamron. Point is that there will probably be a lens like this around this price in the future.
  • The Tamron (117mm) is in fact around the same size as the Sony (111mm). So, you're not really saving yourself that much space with this smaller reach lens.

Now, if you're looking for reasons to buy this lens:
  • I've only had the Tamron a few months, so really haven't gotten to use it nearly as much as 24-105. As a result, my above comment about using the Tamron less isn't apples-to-apples. (I've had the 24-105 for almost 2 years now.)
  • With wide aperture your DoF suffers, so even on a prime, you may want to go to f/2.8. At which point, you might use the Tamron 28-75 to compose better.
  • If you have limited range of motion (parties etc), having zoom (28-75) is better than the wrong prime (35/1.8 or 85/1.8). If you're indoors (closer quarters) you might not need the range of the 24-105 (except maybe the 24 on the wide end).
  • I do not regret purchasing this lens. It is lightweight and has good image quality.
  • I paid $799 but got 15% cash back on my Amazon Credit Card (equivalent to ~ $680). If you can get the 6% cash back for slow shipping on Amazon Credit Card, this is equivalent to $657, which is a smoking deal.

Edits: lots of clarity improvements, and staying on-topic. Squirrel! Also confused myself about shutter speed vs time. Added pricing comparison. Made everything bullets since I suck at writing paragraphs.
Last edited by Zuirch April 30, 2024 at 09:24 PM.
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May 1, 2024 11:50 AM
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linld97044May 1, 2024 11:50 AM
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Quote from bnapolitano View quoted comment :
Great deal. I bought the 28-200, telling myself I wouldn't need this lens, but it is always tempting. If it were 24-70, I would have it. I do have the 17-28, 28-200 and the 70-180, as well as the 500mm zoom. They're all pretty good. The 28-200 sees the most use.
I used to have 17-28 28-75. After I got the 28-200 I sold all other lens. the 28-75 have slightly better quality but not much and if I need that range just go prime.

I only wish it can be a 20-200...

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May 1, 2024 1:31 PM
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crotocMay 1, 2024 1:31 PM
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Quote from Zuirch View quoted comment :
So, if you're looking for an excuse not to buy this, I have the 24-105 f/4 and bought this lens during the holiday season of 2023. I haven't use it as much as I thought.
My purchase thesis was: It's amazing just how much more light there is outside. Even on a cloudy day, there's just way more light outside than even an average-lit room. The 24-105 is excellent outdoors, but I found the f/4 limiting indoors (low light). I thought I'd use the Tamron 28-75 indoors
And I do. Except:
  • I can probably get even better (wide aperture) light gathering with an f/1.8 prime lens.
  • The 28-75 f/2.8 is just one stop away from the f/4 24-105, so it doesn't really give you all that much light gathering.
  • If your subject isn't moving, you can decrease the shutter speed (longer time) to make up. The 24-105 with its OSS helps keep things sharp.
  • If I can, I use a flash indoors, where the f/4 (24-105) vs f/2.8 (28-75) really doesn't matter all that much.
  • The Sigma equivalent (28-70) can be had for $720 or $710 periodically. (Digital Goja appears on the Sigma authorized retailers page.) It was a toss-up for me between the Sigma and Tamron. Point is that there will probably be a lens like this around this price in the future.
  • The Tamron (117mm) is in fact around the same size as the Sony (111mm). So, you're not really saving yourself that much space with this smaller reach lens.

Now, if you're looking for reasons to buy this lens:
  • I've only had the Tamron a few months, so really haven't gotten to use it nearly as much as 24-105. As a result, my above comment about using the Tamron less isn't apples-to-apples. (I've had the 24-105 for almost 2 years now.)
  • With wide aperture your DoF suffers, so even on a prime, you may want to go to f/2.8. At which point, you might use the Tamron 28-75 to compose better.
  • If you have limited range of motion (parties etc), having zoom (28-75) is better than the wrong prime (35/1.8 or 85/1.8). If you're indoors (closer quarters) you might not need the range of the 24-105 (except maybe the 24 on the wide end).
  • I do not regret purchasing this lens. It is lightweight and has good image quality.
  • I paid $799 but got 15% cash back on my Amazon Credit Card (equivalent to ~ $680). If you can get the 6% cash back for slow shipping on Amazon Credit Card, this is equivalent to $657, which is a smoking deal.

Edits: lots of clarity improvements, and staying on-topic. Squirrel! Also confused myself about shutter speed vs time. Added pricing comparison. Made everything bullets since I suck at writing paragraphs.
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