Image: Tamron Tamron has announced that it's working on the 25-200mm F2. 8-5. 6 Di III VXD G2, an "all-in-one" full-frame zoom for travel or those looking for a compact lens with a lot of reach.
The company says the new lens is a follow-up to its 28-200mm F2. 8-5. 6 Di III RXD, and that the new model "maintains its compact size" while improving image quality. It will also now use linear motors for autofocus instead of a stepping one, and makes big improvements when it comes to macro. The original could only manage 0. 32x reproduction at its wide end, while the G2 can do 0. 53x.
Tamron says that, like the original lens and its other Di III G2 lenses, the 25-200mm will take 67mm filters. A video posted on the company's YouTube channel also shows that it will have a function button.
The announcement comes on the heels of Sigma releasing its own travel lens, the 20-200mm F3. 5-6. 3 DG Contemporary. It's exciting to have competition in this space, as it means theres an option with a wider range, and a faster option (though, obviously, there will be some who wish they could have both in one. ).
The company says the lens will be available in "autumn" of this year, though there's no word on pricing yet. The press release currently only mentions an E-mount version.
. dpreview.com2025-9-10 18:28
