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Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Full-Frame Lens

Sony E Lens

Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Full-Frame Lens (Black)

Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Full-Frame Lens for Sony E-Mount is a Sony E mount zoom in the 28–200mm range. It is a practical candidate for distant subjects, daylight sports and nature photography. The 28–200mm zoom range gives framing flexibility without swapping focal lengths. Used buyers should compare the exact version, camera compatibility and included accessories rather than relying on price alone.

Lowest eligible advertised used offer$601.00
1 retailer source comparedKEH currently lists the lowest eligible starting price.
KEH $601.00
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The buying brief

Best suited toPhotographers using a compatible Sony E mount body who need distant subjects, daylight sports and nature photography
Trade-off to considerConfirm the exact Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Full-Frame Lens for Sony E-Mount designation: similar focal lengths and apertures can belong to different mounts, generations or product lines.

Buying facts and limitations

Catalog mount: Sony E mount. Verify camera-model compatibility and the correct format coverage before purchasing. A similarly named optic for a different mount is not an equivalent offer. Confirm the advertised image-circle coverage with your exact camera; sharing a physical mount alone does not guarantee the expected full-sensor field of view.

Use the research below to judge whether this lens suits your camera and subjects. Choose a specific used copy only after checking its documented condition, inclusions and seller terms.

Current used market

Compare available used offers

Each price refers to a different used copy. Compare condition and what is included before deciding.

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Camera systemSony E
MountSony E
BrandTamron
Sensor coverageFull Frame
Maximum aperturef/2.8-5.6
Inventory status4 recently listed

Editorial buying guidance

Who this lens is most likely to serve well.

Research-based editorial assessment

Prepared byMirrorless Lens World Editorial TeamPublished October 15, 2026

This assessment uses product specifications, compatibility data, current used-market inventory and editorial research. It is not presented as a hands-on laboratory test unless explicitly stated.

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Who this lens is best for

  • Photographers using a compatible Sony E mount body who need distant subjects, daylight sports and nature photography
  • Buyers wanting the framing versatility of a 28–200mm zoom
  • Shoppers willing to compare 6 currently active used offers by condition and total cost

Why it stands out

  • The 28–200mm zoom range gives framing flexibility without swapping focal lengths.
  • The catalog currently records 6 active used listings, making differences in stated grade and included accessories worth checking.
  • Check the maximum aperture stated for this exact model against the light levels and shutter speeds you usually need; stabilization, where fitted, does not freeze moving subjects.

Things to consider before buying

  • Confirm the exact Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Full-Frame Lens for Sony E-Mount designation: similar focal lengths and apertures can belong to different mounts, generations or product lines.
  • Confirm the advertised image-circle coverage with your exact camera; sharing a physical mount alone does not guarantee the expected full-sensor field of view.
  • Long-lens shooting requires attention to shutter speed, weight, and support, even if stabilization is advertised.

Camera compatibility and mount coverage

Catalog mount: Sony E mount. Verify camera-model compatibility and the correct format coverage before purchasing. A similarly named optic for a different mount is not an equivalent offer. Confirm the advertised image-circle coverage with your exact camera; sharing a physical mount alone does not guarantee the expected full-sensor field of view.

Choosing a used condition grade

Compare all 6 active listings for this exact 28–200mm lens by glass condition, mechanical operation, autofocus or manual focus as applicable, mount contacts, included hood/caps, return policy and total delivered price. Ask for detail photographs where the seller grade leaves uncertainty.

Compare the actual used copies

Retailer offers, conditions and price history

Use the offers above for a quick comparison. Below are the individual MPB and eBay listings, KEH condition grades and recorded KEH asking prices. Different used copies are not condition-matched; compare inclusions, seller terms and total cost.

Recently imported KEH inventory

KEH condition grades and included accessories

Compare recently listed KEH condition grades and accessories, then verify the selected offer at the retailer.

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ConditionIncluded detailsRecently listed priceRetailer
Like New MinusGrade LN-With Caps$641.00View at KEH ↗
Like New MinusGrade LN-With Caps, Hood$650.00View at KEH ↗
Excellent PlusGrade EX+With Caps, Hood$627.00View at KEH ↗
ExcellentGrade EXWith Caps, Hood$601.00View at KEH ↗

KEH observed asking-price history

Nov 6, 2026$576.007 offers
Nov 7, 2026$601.005 offers
Nov 8, 2026$601.005 offers
Nov 9, 2026$601.005 offers
Nov 10, 2026$601.005 offers
Nov 11, 2026$601.005 offers
Nov 12, 2026$601.005 offers
Nov 13, 2026$601.004 offers

Today’s entry price is at the high end of the recent tracked range shown above. Individual used copies can move the range quickly as condition grades sell through.

Editorial method

Automated catalog-derived buying orientation from verified product-family name, focal metadata, mount classification, current offer count and observed inventory. Not a hands-on review; model-specific feature claims beyond catalog identifiers require independent verification.

Last editorial update: Oct 15, 2026

Camera compatibility

Camera-system compatibility and coverage

This lens has broad coverage across the published camera guides currently mapped through the site’s native compatibility data. Sensor coverage, crop behavior, autofocus, stabilization and firmware support can still vary by exact camera-and-lens combination.

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Research the lens before you buy

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