Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD Lens Announced for Sony E-mount

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Tamron has just announced the new Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD lens for Sony FE mount. It is a high-speed zoom lens, featuring a new “RXD” (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping drive) AF motor with support for Sony’s Direct Manual Focus, a light weigh of 550g/19.4oz and a minimum focus distance of 19cm/7.5″. It is now listed at B&H. The price is not released yet.

The Key Features:

  1.  Superb optical performance, including both outstanding image quality and beautiful background blur effects (bokeh), provided by fast F/2.8 aperture.
  2. Comfortably light weight (19.4 oz.) and compact (4.6 in).
  3. Close-focusing; Minimum Object Distance: 7.5 in at wide-angle setting and 15.3 in at the telephoto position.
  4. All-new “RXD” stepping motor AF unit is extremely quiet and therefore perfect for video capture.
  5. Exciting next-generation design keeping the brand consistency that is ergonomically superb.
  6. Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for weather protection.
  7. Compatible with the “Direct Manual Focus (DMF)” feature that enables Sony cameras to instantly switch between autofocus and manual focus.
Principal specifications
Lens type Zoom lens
Max Format size 35mm FF
Focal length 28–75 mm
Image stabilization No
Lens mount Sony FE
Aperture
Maximum aperture F2.8
Aperture ring No
Optics
Special elements / coatings Fluorine coating
Focus
Minimum focus 0.19 m (7.48)
Autofocus Yes
Motor type Stepper motor
Full time manual Yes
Focus method Internal
Distance scale No
DoF scale No
Physical
Weight 550 g (1.21 lb)
Length 117 mm (4.61)
Sealing Yes
Colour Black
Zoom method Rotary (extending)
Power zoom No
Zoom lock No

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