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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD

100 Score
28-300mmf/4Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Covering 28–300mm on full-frame Sony E, the 610g lens combines VXD autofocus and VC stabilization for sharp handheld shots across its 10.7x zoom range. It focuses down to 0.19m for 1:2.8 macro work, and its fluorine coating plus moisture-resistant construction handle tough conditions. This lens suits travel photographers and macro shooters needing a single, portable solution for wide landscapes, compressed telephoto details, and close-up subjects.

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Price $280
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD lens

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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2

90.5 Score
28-75mmf/2.8Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

The updated optical design and VXD linear motor deliver sharper resolution and faster, quieter autofocus than its predecessor, all in a weather-sealed, 540g body. Its standout 1:2.7 magnification at a 7.1-inch minimum focus distance adds genuine close-up versatility rarely found in a constant f/2.8 standard zoom. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and portrait photographers who need a lightweight, do-it-all workhorse without the premium price of first-party glass.

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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens
Price $277
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Newegg $695 Best Buy Black $775 B&H Photo $799
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