Which is lighter, the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD?

The Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 weighs 540 g, 10 g less than the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (550 g).

Which focuses closer, the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD?

The Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.19 m for the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD.

Do the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 and the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD have image stabilization?

No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.

§ 03 Head to head

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

Tamron 28–75mm f/2.8 focuses 1 cm closer. Tamron 28–75mm f/2.8 is $100 cheaper.

Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is a 28–75mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is a 28–75mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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

f/2.8 · 28–75mm · 540 g

Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD

f/2.8 · 28–75mm · 550 g

Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 better than the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD?

Focuses 1 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.19 m)
Newer design (2021 vs 2018)

Why is the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD better than the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2?

$100 cheaper ($799 launch price vs $899 launch price)

Specification

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Specification	Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2	Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Focal length	28–75mm	28–75mm
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Lens type	Zoom lens	Zoom lens
Format	Full frame	Full frame
Weight	540 g ◆	550 g (19.40 oz)
Dimensions	117.6 x 75.8 mm	117.8 x 73 mm
Minimum focusing distance	0.18 m ◆	0.19 m (7.48 inches)
Image stabilization	No	No
Weather sealing	Yes	Yes
Aperture ring	No	No
Aperture blades	9	9
Optical construction	17 elements / 15 groups	15 elements / 12 groups
Filter size	67 mm	67 mm
Lens mount	Sony E, Nikon Z	Sony E
Released	2021	2018
Price	$899 launch price	$799 launch price ◆

Size

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117.6 × 75.8 mm
117.8 × 73 mm

The Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is 10 g heavier than the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2.

Sample frames

Shot on each lens