Lenses Showdown: Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD vs Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

These lenses are two superzoom lenses for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras with full-frame coverage. In this comparison, we will look at the main features, and pros and cons of Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD vs Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS, based on various sources¹²³. So keep reading!

Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD and Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS offer a versatile focal length range that covers wide-angle to telephoto perspectives, suitable for a variety of scenes and subjects.

However, they have different aperture ratings, optical designs, autofocus systems and features that may affect their performance and suitability for different needs and preferences.

Introduction

The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD was announced in June 2020 as a compact, lightweight and travel-friendly superzoom lens for Sony E-mount cameras. It is part of Tamron's Di III series of lenses, which are designed specifically for mirrorless cameras with full-frame sensors.

This lens has a mixture of versatility and speed that makes it an ideal choice for photographing beautiful vistas, distinctive architecture, notable street scenes and more. It has a relatively fast maximum aperture that provides consistent exposure and depth of field control throughout the zoom range.

The Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS was announced in February 2015 as a superzoom lens for Sony E-mount cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors. It is part of Sony's G series of lenses, which are designed to deliver high image quality and performance.

It has a longer zoom range than the Tamron 28-200mm, covering a wider angle of view at the short end and a more powerful telephoto reach at the long end. It also has optical image stabilization (OSS) to reduce camera shake and blur.

Features

Feature	Tamron 28-200mm	Sony FE 24-240mm
Mount	Sony E (FE)	Sony E (FE)
Full Frame	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (OSS)
Lens Construction	18 elements in 14 groups	17 elements in 12 groups
Special Elements	Hybrid aspherical element, LD (Low Dispersion) element, XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) element, GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) element, BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coating	Five aspherical elements, one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element
Angle of View	75.3-12.3 degrees	84-10 degrees
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Minimum Aperture	f/16-32	f/22-40
Minimum Focusing Distance	0.19m (W) 0.8m (T)	0.5m (W) 0.8m (T)
Maximum Magnification Ratio	0.32x (W) 0.26x (T)	0.27x
Filter Size	67mm	72mm
Dimensions	74 x 117mm	80 x 119mm
Weight	575g	780g
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Lens Hood Included	Yes	Yes

Pros and Cons of Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD vs Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS

Tamron 28-200mm

Pros	Cons
Compact and lightweight	No optical image stabilization
Relatively fast aperture rating	Comparatively limited wide-angle potential
Impressive image quality for a zoom lens	Some autofocus issues reported by some users
Weather-sealed construction	Some distortion and vignetting at wide-angle settings
Close focusing distance
Fast and quiet autofocus system
Affordable price

Sony FE 24-240mm

Pros	Cons
Longer zoom range	Larger and heavier
Wider angle of view	Slower aperture rating
Optical image stabilization	No weather sealing
Good image quality for a superzoom lens	Higher price
Reliable autofocus system	Some distortion and chromatic aberration at wide-angle settings

Conclusion

The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD and the Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS are both useful superzoom lenses for Sony E-mount photographers who need a versatile and flexible lens for various situations and subjects.

They both offer good image quality and performance overall, but they also have some differences that may make one more suitable than the other for different needs and preferences.

The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD offers a faster maximum aperture that provides consistent exposure and depth of field control throughout the zoom range, as well as better low-light performance and bokeh quality.

It is also more compact, lightweight and weather-sealed than the Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS, making it more travel-friendly and durable. It also has a closer focusing distance and a higher magnification ratio, making it more capable of macro photography. It is also more affordable than the Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS.

The Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS offers a longer zoom range that covers a wider angle of view at the short end and a more powerful telephoto reach at the long end, making it more versatile and flexible for different scenes and subjects.

This lens also has optical image stabilization that reduces camera shake and blur, especially at longer focal lengths and slower shutter speeds. It also has a reliable autofocus system that works well with Sony's eye AF and tracking modes.

If you are looking for a superzoom lens that offers a fast aperture, a compact and weather-sealed build, a close focusing distance and an affordable price, then the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD may be the better choice for you.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a superzoom lens that offers a longer zoom range, a wider angle of view, optical image stabilization and a reliable autofocus system, then the Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS may be the better choice for you.

However, neither of these lenses can match the image quality or performance of dedicated prime or zoom lenses with shorter focal length ranges, so you may want to consider other options if you are looking for the best possible results in terms of sharpness, contrast, distortion, aberration or bokeh.