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Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6

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Table of Contents / Table des matières hide
1 Presentation
1.1 Specifications
1.2 Tamron lens utility – USB Port – custom mode
1.2 Tamron lens utility – Port USB – Mode personnalisé
1.3 AF performance / Performance AF
2 Optical performances / Performances optiques
2.1 Sharpness / Piqué
2.2 Vignetting / chromatic aberrations / distorsion / flare
2.2 Vignettage / aberrations chromatiques / distorsion / flare
2.3 Bokeh / Color Rendition – Bokeh / Rendu des Couleurs
3 Video
4 Comparison / Comparaison
4.1 Specifications
4.2 Sharpness / Piqué
4.3 Background Blur & Bokeh Balls / Flous d’arrière plan et Ronds de Bokeh
4.4 Distortion / CA / Vignetting / Flare
4.5 Autofocus
4.6 Video
4.7 Conclusion
5 Samples of Photos / Exemples de Photos
6 Conclusion
6 Conclusion (Français)
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1 Presentation

1.1 Specifications

  • Weight : 575g
  • Price : 850 euros
  • Length : 121,5mm
  • Filter : 67mm
  • Aperture
    • 25mm – F2.8
    • 27mm – F3.2
    • 34mm – F3.5
    • 43mm – F4
    • 54mm – F4.5
    • 75mm – F5
    • 96mm : F5.6
  • Buttons : Zoom lock, AF/MF, focus hold
  • 9 blades aperture
  • Weather protection 
  • USB port for customization
  • Minimal focusing distance : 16 cm at 25mm , 80cm at 200mm
  • Max Magnification 0,5X at 28mm

The new Tamron 25-200mm is the new version of the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-F5.6 Di III RXD. They kept same aperture but achieve to extend the rang from 28 to 25mm

The build quality is very good , made with high quality plastic but without anything fancy.

The Zoom is easy to turn. There is a lock button and a fous hold button than can be parametrised

There is also a USBC port to customise the lens behavior

The lens can achieve 0,5x magnification but only at 28mm which is not very useful

There is no optical stabilization

A close-up image of the Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 lens showing its design and markings.
Close-up of the Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 lens, showcasing its design, zoom ring, and lock button.
Front view of the Sigma 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 lens, showcasing its sleek design and focus control features.
Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 lens displayed from the front, showing focal length markings and textured grip.
A close-up of the Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 lens showcasing its features, including focus and zoom rings.
Close-up of the Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 lens showing its features and control buttons.
Close-up view of the Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 lens, showcasing its design and focus markings.

  • Poids : 575gr
  • Prix : 850 euros
  • Longueur : 121,5mm
  • Filtre : 67mm
  • Ouverture
    • 25mm – F2.8
    • 27mm – F3.2
    • 34mm – F3.5
    • 43mm – F4
    • 54mm – F4.5
    • 75mm – F5
    • 96mm : F5.6
  • Boutons: verrouillage du zoom / AF/MF, maintien de mise au point
  • Diaphragme à 9 lamelles
  • Protection contre la poussière et l’humidité
  • Port USB C pour la parametrisation
  • Distance de mise au point minimale : 16cm à 25mm, 80cm à 200mm
  • Rapport de grossissement max 0,5X à 28mm

Le nouveau Tamron 25-200mm est la nouvelle version du Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-F5.6 Di III RXD. Il garde la même ouverture mais réussit à s’étendre de 28 và 25mm

La qualité de construction est très bonne avec des plastiques de haute qualité. Il y a un bouton pour verrouiller le zoom et un bouton personnalisable (maintien de mise au point)

Il ya également un port USB C pour parametriser l’objectif

L’objectif permet d’atteindre le rapport 0,5X mais uniquement à 28mm donc un usage très limité

Il n’y a pas de stabilisation optique

A Sony A7R camera with a Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 lens attached, showcasing the camera's sleek design and the lens's extended zoom range.
A Sony camera body with a Sigma lens attached, shown from a side angle against a white background.
A Sony camera body paired with a Tamron 25-200mm lens, showcasing the camera's sleek design and functionality.

1.2 Tamron lens utility – USB Port – custom mode

The new Tamron lenses benefit from a USB port allowing for firmware upgrade but also to customise the behavior of the focus hold button and of the focusing ring

The software can be downloaded from Tamron website here and works on Mac OS Montery or Windows 10

The main items that can be customised are

  • Focus set button : it define the behavior of the focus hold button
    • Assign function from camera : in this case it will follow what has been set up in the body for the focus hold button
    • Ring function : Aperture or focusing by pressing the focus hold button
    • Focus Preset : move to a preset position
    • Focus A-B : switch between 2 focus position
  • The focusing ring
    • Linear response or not
    • 90 to 360° rotation in case of linear response
    • sens of rotation

The operations can be done with the lens detached or attached to the body

1.2 Tamron lens utility – Port USB – Mode personnalisé

Les nouvelles optiques Tamron ont un port USB C qui permet des les relier à un PC ou à un Mac pour des mises à jour mais aussi pour personnaliser le comportement de la bague de mise au point et des différents boutons

Le logiciel peut être téléchargé sur le site de Tamron ici et fonctionne sur Mac OS Montery ou Windows 10

Les principaux éléments qui peuvent être personnalisés sont :

  • Bouton de maintien de mise au point : définit le comportement du bouton de maintien de mise au point
    • Fonction assignée par le boitier : dans le cas c’est la function paramétrée dans le boitier qui est utilisé
    • Fonction de la bague : Bague d’ouverture ou de iso ua point par appui sur le bouton de maintien de mise au pooint
    • Focus Preset : mise au point à une position prédéfinie
    • Focus A-B : permutation entre 2 positions de mise au point
  • Bague de mise au point
    • Réponse linéaire ou pas
    • Course de rotation de 90 à 360° en cas de réponse linéaire
    • Sens de rotation de la bague de mise au point

Ces opérations peuvent se faire avec l’optique attachée ou non au boitier

Screenshot of the Tamron Lens Utility software interface displaying options for customizing lens settings and firmware updates, with a caution message about USB connection.
Tamron lens utility menu interface displaying settings for focus set button and focus ring for the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens.
Settings interface for the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens, showing focus ring rotation and focus method options.
Settings menu displaying Ring Function options for focus and aperture adjustments.
Image showing camera settings menu for adjusting MF ring rotation settings with options for Default or Reverse, along with Save and Return buttons.
Screen displaying manual focus settings with options for linear or non-linear focus method and adjustable focus rotation angle.

1.3 AF performance / Performance AF

  • The AF performance is very good , fast , silent and efficient.
  • Eye AF is working perfectly
  • La performance de l’autofocus est très bonne : silencieux , rapide et efficace
  • L’Af sur les yeux fonctionne parfaitement
A busy outdoor market scene with people walking and a cyclist passing. The ground is shiny and wet, reflecting the surroundings. Tents and signs are visible in the background, indicating the festive atmosphere.
A cyclist riding an electric bike in a city plaza with holiday decorations and pedestrian activity in the background.
A person riding a bicycle, wearing a blue helmet and black jacket, passing by a wooden booth with holiday decorations and text in Dutch on a rainy day.
A cyclist wearing a blue helmet and black jacket rides an aqua-colored bicycle with a basket. Behind him is a colorful advertisement featuring birds and the word 'Extra Lotto' in red.
A cyclist wearing a blue helmet and a black coat rides an electric bike on a wet city street, with people walking in the background and construction barriers visible.
A person riding an electric bicycle in an urban setting with festive decorations in the background.

2 Optical performances / Performances optiques

2.1 Sharpness / Piqué

The tests were made on the A7RV with its 61Mpix

Results are summarised in a table below, to consult the photos check Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6

Les tests on été effectués sur un A7RV avec ses 61Mpix

Les résultats résumé dans le tableau ci dessus. Pour les photos de tests on peut les consulter ici Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6

Tableau comparatif des performances d'optique pour les distances focales et ouvertures de l'objectif Sigma 20-200mm.
  • The wide end is the best focal length for centre performance , but corners one was a bit disappointing on my sample
  • between 50-100mm we get very good results but not excellent
  • 200mm is weaker wide open : only good and benefit to be close down to F8
  • Overall a very good performance for such a superzoom

  • La position grand angle est la mieelure pour le piqué au centre, mais le piqué dans les coins décrit un peu
  • entre 50 et 100mm c’est très bon
  • 200mm est un peu plus faible à pleine ouverture et on gagnera à fermer à F8
  • Une très bonne performance pour un superzoom
A simple yet elegant bookshelf filled with various books, some decorative items on display, and a wall adorned with a floral design.
A cozy interior room featuring a bust statue, wooden furniture, and a bookshelf filled with books, along with decorative items and cat silhouettes on the wall.
25mm
Inside a bookshelf with books, decorative items, and a small gnome figurine.
50mm
A cabinet filled with books and decorative items, featuring a gnome plush on the middle shelf and a reflective gold object.
A bookshelf filled with various cookbooks and other literature, exhibiting a range of colors and textures, with a 20 euro note prominently displayed.
100mm
A close-up shot of a bookshelf displaying various cookbooks in French, alongside a 20 Euro note placed prominently at the bottom.
200mm
Books lined up on a shelf, including titles related to cooking and food, with a €20 note visible on the shelf.

Sharpness for distance subjects/ Piqué pour les sujets lointains

  • Sharpness long distance is very good wide open on the wide end and good on the long end but corners are a bit weak on the wide end
  • Optimal is at F5.6/F8 on the entire field
  • Le piqué est très bon à pleine ouverture en grand angle et bon en télé, mais les coins sont faibles en grand angle
  • L’optimum est atteint à F5.6/F8 sur tout le champ
Close-up of a modern building facade featuring a grid of windows, alternating colors of blue and white, with a partial red and white design visible.
centre F2.8
Close-up view of a building's facade showing a pattern of blue panels and rectangular windows.
centre F5.6
Close-up view of reflective glass building panels with horizontal metal beams.
corner F2.8
Close-up view of a modern building's glass facade featuring diagonal lines and reflections.
corner F5.6
View of a modern urban plaza featuring a large circular structure, with a vibrant mural on a building in the background, showcasing a figure wearing a green hat and suit.
Close-up image of a building tower with a decorative spire against a cloudy sky.
centre f2.8
Close-up view of a historical building's roof and turret, showcasing architectural details and textures.
centre F5.6
Close-up of a decorative steeple with a figure raising a trumpet, against a cloudy sky.
corner F2.8
Close-up of a decorative spire atop a building, showcasing intricate details and a cloudy sky in the background.
corner F5.6
View of the Grand Place in Brussels with a Christmas tree and people gathered around, featuring historic architecture and a cloudy blue sky.
full size 25mm
Close-up view of ornate architectural details on a building facade, featuring decorative elements and windows with inscriptions.
61mm F4.5
61mm F5.6
A bustling city square adorned with a large Christmas tree, colorful decorations, and historic buildings in the background. Crowds of people are enjoying the festive atmosphere.
61mm full size
Close-up of a decorative architectural feature displaying the word 'NO' in a stylized font, surrounded by ornate elements in gold and red.
129mm F5.6
Close-up view of an ornate architectural detail featuring the word 'NO' in red on a decorative facade.
129mm F8
129mm full size
Close-up of a decorative golden emblem on a building, featuring intricate details and surrounded by windows.
200mm F5.6
Golden decorative sculpture on a wall near windows, showcasing intricate details and lighting.
200mm F8
Facade of ornate buildings in Brussels with gold accents and large windows, bustling street below with people and outdoor seating.
full size 200mm
Statue of a woman holding a palette, covered in moss, with modern buildings in the background.
centre F2.8
Close-up shot of a weathered statue of a woman holding a book, with modern buildings in the background.
centre F5.6
Close-up of architectural details featuring ornamental vases on a building's roof against a clear blue sky.
border F2.8
A close-up of a decorative building feature with a plant branch in the foreground, under a clear blue sky.
border F5.6
A snowy urban plaza with historic buildings in the background, featuring lampposts and benches, and people walking in winter attire.
full size 25mm
Statue covered in moss, depicting a seated female figure holding a stone tablet, with a modern building background.
centre F4
Statue of a woman with flowing hair and a draped garment, partially weathered, set against a modern building in the background.
centre F56.
A snow-covered square featuring a statue and historic buildings under a clear blue sky.
full size 50mm

Close-up view of a modern building's facade featuring a pattern of windows and reflections.
centre F2.8
Close-up view of the reflective glass windows of a modern building with a curved design, showcasing reflections and architectural details.
cetre f5.6
Close-up of bare branches against a blue sky
corner F2.8
Close-up of bare tree branches against a blue sky
corner F5.6
View of modern glass skyscrapers surrounded by trees in a winter landscape with a frozen pond in the foreground.
full size 25mm

Close-up image of a modern glass and metal building facade, showcasing intricate window designs and reflections.
81mm F5
Close-up view of a modern building facade with glass and metal elements.
81mm F8
View of modern buildings with glass facades and a pond in the foreground, capturing winter scenery with snow on the ground and trees.
81m full size

Close-up shot of a modern building facade featuring glass and metal elements with horizontal slats.
200mm f5.6
Close-up of architectural elements displaying detailed glass and metal textures with reflections.
200mm F8
Close-up of a modern building facade showcasing distinct architectural features, including reflective glass panels and textured surfaces.
200mm full size

Sharpness for portraits / Piqué pour les portraits

  • Sharpness for portraits is very good to excellent wide open below 100mm, with excellent rendering for skin tones and the right level of contrast, but at 200mm it is a bit weak wide open
  • Le piqué pour les portraits est très bon à excellent à pleine ouverture en dessous de 100mm, avec un excellent rendu des tons chairs et le bon niveau de contraste, mais à 200mm c’est un peu moins bon à F5.6
A close-up portrait of a young woman with blonde hair, wearing a brown jacket and a checkered scarf, standing in a bustling indoor market with decorations in the background.
25mm F2.8
Close-up view of a human eye, featuring intricate details of the iris, eyelashes, and skin texture.
A close-up portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a brown suede jacket and a checkered scarf, standing in an outdoor shopping arcade decorated with festive lights.
25mm f4
Portrait of a young woman with blonde hair wearing a brown coat and a checkered scarf, smiling gently in a lively indoor space with blurred background.
97mm F5.6
Close-up of an eye showcasing details of the iris, eyelashes, and skin texture.
A close-up portrait of a young woman with blonde hair, wearing a brown coat and a patterned scarf, standing outdoors with a blurred background of greenery and people.
178mm f5.6
Close-up of a human eye, showcasing detailed eyelashes and the iris's green color.
Portrait of a young woman with blonde hair and a checkered scarf, set against a blurred background of greenery and soft lights.
178mm F8
Close-up image of a human eye, highlighting details such as eyelashes, iris texture, and reflection in the pupil.
A close-up portrait of a young woman with long dark hair, smiling in a busy public square with festive decorations in the background.
58mm F5.6
Close-up of an eye showing intricate details including eyelashes and reflections in the iris.
Portrait of a woman with long dark hair, smiling softly, standing in a busy outdoor setting with blurred people in the background.
100mm F5.6
Close-up of a person's eye, showcasing eyelashes and reflection in the iris.
Portrait of a woman with long dark hair and a grey jacket, smiling softly at the camera against a blurred background of people.
200mm F5.6
Close-up of a human eye with detailed eyelashes and reflection in iris.
Close-up portrait of a young woman with long brown hair, smiling while standing outdoors with a blurred background of a busy street.
200mm F8
Close-up of a human eye, showcasing eyelashes and the iris, with subtle skin texture visible.

2.2 Vignetting / chromatic aberrations / distorsion / flare

  • The vignetting and distortion vary from low to high (wide end) as expected on such superzoom. we will soon get a Lightroom profile to correct it automatically
  • Chromatic aberrations are quite present
  • No LoCA are visible
  • Resistance to flare is good
  • Nice sunstars effects can be obtained at F16

2.2 Vignettage / aberrations chromatiques / distorsion / flare

  • Le vignettage et la distortion varie de faible à eleven (en grand angle) ce qui est prévisible avec un tel superzoom. On aura bientôt un profil Lightroom pour corriger tout cela
  • Les aberrations chromatiques sont  vissibles
  • Pas d’AC longitudinales visibles
  • La résistance au flare est bonne
  • Des effets d’étoiles peuvent être obtenus à F16
A wooden cabinet filled with books and decorative items, featuring glass doors and a light fixture above. To the left, there is a wall decoration of a leaf and a figure, adding artistic elements to the scene.
25mm
Interior view of a wooden cabinet filled with books and decorative items, featuring a lamp on top and a wall with leaf motifs.
A wooden bookshelf displaying a variety of books and decorative items, including a gnome and a golden sphere, all behind glass doors.
50mm
A decorative shelf filled with books and a couple of unique ornaments, including a gnome and a gold-painted object, behind glass doors.
Books organized on a shelf, including cookbooks and a note of currency.
100mm
A bookshelf filled with various cookbooks and other literary works, including some in French. A 20 Euro banknote is visible among the books.
A collection of cookbooks arranged on a shelf, featuring various titles in French, including 'CUISINEZ', 'Le nouveau guide du bien maigrir', and 'Recettes du Sud'.
200mm
A collection of various cooking books arranged on a shelf, featuring titles in French and a visible 20 euro note at the bottom right corner.
A vibrant green bush with yellow leaves against a sunny backdrop, highlighting the contrast between nature and urban architecture.
25mm F2.8
Sunlight shining through green foliage with a building in the background, creating a starburst effect.
Sunlight filtering through green leaves, with a bright flare in the background.
88mm F5
Bright sunlight shining through green leaves with a starburst effect.
88mm F29
Sunlight filtering through green leaves with a soft bokeh effect.
200mm F5.6
Sunlight shining through leafy branches, creating a starburst effect.
200mm F32
Close-up of green leaves with a bright, overexposed background creating a soft focus effect.
Crop 100% 25mm F2.8
Close-up of architectural details featuring decorative stonework and a clear blue sky backdrop.
border F2.8
Close-up image of a decorative spire with intricate detailing and a figure holding a horn, set against a pale cloudy background.
corner F2.8
Close-up view of bare tree branches against a cloudy blue sky.
corner F2.8
25mm LoCA
Close-up of an open book page with printed text, displaying detailed content about architecture.
200mm LoCA

2.3 Bokeh  / Color Rendition – Bokeh / Rendu des Couleurs

  • Bokeh balls are good.
    • There are some trace of onion rings
    • You keep rounded balls when you close up to F8
  • Background blur is nice and quite soft , not as nice of course for a prime but good for a all in one zoom
  • Color rendition is very good
  • Le Bokeh est bon
    • Il y a quelques trace de tranches d’oignons
    • Les ronds de bokeh restent bien ronds jusque F8
  • Le flou d’arrière plan est doux et agréable, pas autant qu’une focale fixe , mais une bonne performance pour un tel zoom
  • Le rendu des couleurs est très bon
A close-up of a Playmobil figurine with a blurred background featuring soft bokeh and colorful lights, evoking a playful and festive atmosphere.
25mm F2.8
Close-up of a Playmobil figurine with a blurred background featuring lights.
25mm F4
A close-up image of a Playmobil figure with a blurred background featuring bokeh lights.
50mm F4
A close-up image of a Playmobil figure against a blurred background with bokeh lights. The figure is wearing a vest and tie, showcasing playful details while the background lights create a colorful, festive atmosphere.
50mm F5.6
A Playmobil figure in a suit with a blurred background featuring colorful bokeh lights.
99mm F5.6
A focused Playmobil figure in front of a colorful bokeh background, featuring blurred lights in various colors.
99mm F8
A close-up shot of a Playmobil figure in a suit, with colorful bokeh lights in the background.
200mm F5.6
A close-up of a Playmobil figure in a suit, standing in front of a blurred colorful background with circular bokeh effects.
200mm F8
  • 25mm F2.8
  • 25mm f4
  • 25mm F5.6
  • 100mm F5.6
  • 100mm F8
  • 100mm F11
  • 200mm F5.6
  • 200mm F8
  • 200mm F11
  • 25mm F2.8
  • 25mm F4
  • 200mm F5.6
  • 200mm F8
  • 25mm f2.8
  • 25mm F4
  • 69mm F4.5
  • 69mm F5.6
  • 200mm F5.6
  • 200mm F8
  • 25mm F2.8
  • 25mm F4
  • 96mm F5.6
  • 96mm F8
  • 96mm F11
  • 193mm F5.6
  • 193mm F8
  • 193mm F11
  • 25mm F2.8
  • 25mm F4
  • 25mm F5.6
  • 100mm F5.6
  • 100mm F8
  • 100mm F11
  • 200mm F5.6
  • 200mm F8
  • 200mm F11
Close-up image of green ivy leaves partially covered in light snow, showing a mix of wet and frost textures.
A wooden gate secured with a metal chain and combination lock, with green ivy growing nearby and a dusting of snow on the ground.
Display of colorful water bottles from the brand 'waterdrop' arranged on a wooden shelf, with a focus on a pink stainless steel bottle and pastel-colored bottles in the background.
Colorful display of building blocks in transparent containers on a white wall, labeled 'Build' on the top left.

3 Video

In Video the Tamron is doing a pretty good job : it focus accurately quickly and smoothly, background blur is really soft , The focus breathing is almost null

En video , le Tamron fait du bon boulot : la mise au point est précise, rapide et sans à coup , le  flou d’arrière plan est agréable. Le focus breathing est quasi null

A figure of a person with brown hair and a suit, standing on top of a canister, with blurred background elements including a bookshelf and floral decorations.
25mm
A soft-focus photo of a wooden display cabinet filled with books, with a blurred figure in the foreground.
A close-up of a Playmobil figure dressed in a suit, with a focused face and styled hair, set against a blurred background featuring shelves of books.
50mm
100mm

4 Comparison / Comparaison

The closest competitors are / Les concurrents sont

A Sony A7R camera with a Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 lens attached, showcasing the camera's sleek design and modern features.
Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6
A Sony camera body with a Tamron 28-200mm lens attached, showcasing a sleek design and a zoom feature.
Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3
A Sony Alpha 7R camera fitted with a Tamron 25-200mm lens, showcasing the lens design and camera body details.
Tamron 28-200
Sony 24-240mm F3.5-6.3

4.1 Specifications

Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 G2Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DGTamron 28-200mm F2.8-F5.6 Di III RXDSony FE 24-240mm F3.5-F6.3
Price / Prix850 euros900 euros870 euros1100 euros
Weight / Poids575g540g575g780g
Length / Longueur121,5mm117,5mm118mm118,5mm
AF+++++++++
Buttons / RingAF/MF
lock
Focus hold
USB port		AF/MF
lock
NoneNone
Min focusing distance / Distance min de mise au point16-80cm25-65cm19-80cm50-80cm
Max Magnification0,5X at 28mm0,5x from 28 to 85mm
Build Quality / Quality de construction++++++++
Aperture blades / Lames de diaphragme9977
Filter / Filtre67726772
Optical stabilisationNoNoNoYes

Aperture / ouvertureSigma 20-200
F3.5-6.3		Tamron 25-200 F2.8-5.6Tamron 28-200
F2.8-5.6 		Sony 24-240mm F3.5-6.3
F2.825mm28mm 
F3.228mm32mm 
F3.520mm35mm44mm24mm
F421,8mm42mm56mm28mm
F4.528,8mm54mm79mm40mm
F538mm75mm117mm55mm
F5.651mm96mm158mm72mm
F6.383,3mm

From a specifications perspective price and weight are quite similar. The main competition is between the Sigma that start at 20mm vs 25mm for the new Tamron but the Sigma is one stop slower.

In practice the possibility to have ultra wide between 20mm and 25mm is for me more important than gaining one stop.

Also the Sigma has a real 0,5X magnification between 28-85mm whereas the Tarmon has it only at 28mm

D’un point de vue spécifications, le poids et les prix sont assez similaires tout comme l’ergonomie. La différence clé entre le Tamron 25-200mm et le Sigma 20-200mm est la plage 20-25mm du Sigma qui apporte un énorme plus en voyage, plus pour moi que un stop de mieux sur la plage focale

Aussi le Sigma a une vrai proxy photographie entre 28 et 85mm alors que le Tamron n’atteint ce niveau que a 28mm ce qui diminue fortement l’utilise de cette proxy photographie

4.2 Sharpness / Piqué

A comparison table displaying the sharpness ratings of three camera lenses: Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3, Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6, and Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD, across various apertures and focal lengths.

4.3 Background Blur & Bokeh Balls / Flous d’arrière plan et Ronds de Bokeh

A close-up of a Playmobil figure dressed in a vest and tie, standing against a blurred colorful background with circular bokeh effects.
Sigma 20-200mm @200mm F6.3
A Playmobil figure in focus in the foreground with a colorful, blurred bokeh background.
Tamron 25-200mm @200mm F5.6
E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071 at 200 mm - 1-15 s à f - 5,6 à ISO 500-045
Tamron 28-200

4.4 Distortion / CA / Vignetting / Flare

  • The Sony exhibits big CA and moderate to high distortion and average resistance to flare
  • The Sigma 20-200 & Tamron 28-200 has very low CA and moderate distortion and good resistance to flare
  • The Tamron 25-200 has bigger CA

Distorsion / AC / Vignettage / Flare

  • Le Sony montre de forte AC et une importante distorsion and une resistance au flare moyenne
  • Le Sigma 20-200 et Tamron 28-200 ont des AC faibles, une distorsion modérée et une bonne resistance au flare
  • Le Tamron 25-200 a de plus fortes AC
A well-organized wooden bookshelf displaying various books, decorative items, and a potted plant, with natural light illuminating the scene.
Tamron 20-200mm @28mm
A wooden bookcase filled with books and decorative items, featuring a glass-fronted display and a wall lamp above it.
Tamroin 25-200mm @25mm
FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS at 101 mm - 2,0 s à ƒ - 6,3 à ISO 100-315-2
Sony distorsion 100mm
A vibrant image of greenery with sunlight filtering through the leaves, highlighting the texture and colors of the foliage against a backdrop of a building.
Tamron 25-200mm @25mm
Sunburst shining through green leaves with a blue sky in the background.
Sigma 20-200mm
Sunlight shining behind a building, creating lens flare effects on the architecture and brightening the scene.
Tamron 28-200 @70mm resistance to flare
Close-up view of a decorative architectural feature, showcasing intricate details and a figure on top of a spire against a cloudy sky.
Tamron 25-200 @25mm F2.8
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Sony CA

4.5 Autofocus

The Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 s the best one, followed by the Tamron 25-200mm

Le Sigma 20-200mm f3.5-6.3 est le meilleur suivi du Tamron 25-200mm

4.6 Video

I prefer the Tamron 25-200mm for video thanks its less stiff zoom

Petite préférence pour le Tamron 25-200mm avec sa bague de zoom plus souple

4.7 Conclusion

The Sigma 20-200mm offers a unique range very useful for travel. The difference between 20 and 25mm is very significant for a travel zoom. On top sharpness achieved is superior to the Tamron 25-200mm and Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-F5.6 Di III RX. The Tamron however have a better aperture

Le Sigma 20-200mm offre une plage focale unique pour un zoom de voyage. La différence entre 20 et 25mm est très importante en termes de possibilités. De plus le piqué est supérieur aux autres zoom comme le Tamron 25-200mm et le Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-F5.6 Di III RX. Les Tamron ont néanmoins une meilleure ouverture

5 Samples of Photos / Exemples de Photos

Busy urban street view with pedestrians walking, flanked by shop signs and buildings.
A brightly lit toy store interior featuring shelves filled with various toys and games, with customers browsing and interacting. The store has a modern design with circular light fixtures on the ceiling.
Colorful display of LEGO bricks organized in bins on a white wall, labeled 'Build'.
A bustling shopping arcade decorated with festive ornaments and garlands, featuring people enjoying coffee at tables and others walking through the corridor.
A crowded shopping arcade decorated with festive ornaments, including large hanging red globes and a star, under a glass ceiling.
Three young adults standing together in a decorative indoor space with holiday lights in the background.

6 Conclusion

The Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 (850 euros) is the new version of the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-F5.6 Di III RXD, adding 3 precious mm on the wide end. Overall it is a very convenient lens with very good results globally in term of sharpness, AF , bokeh for such a travel zoom but it lack a real proxy photography capability

The main competitor is the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary (900 euros) which although 1 stop slower, provide a better range and better sharpness and real proxy macro capabilities

Recommended if you give the priority to the aperture over the zoom range and sharpness

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Pro’s

  • Very good sharpness overall
  • Reasonable price (850 euros)
  • 8x zoom starting at 25mm
  • Very versatile for travel as unique zoom
  • Good build quality
  • Compact and light for a all in one zoom
  • Very fast and accurate AF 
  • No LoCA
  • No focus breathing
  • Good resistance to flare
  • Nice soft background blur for a superzoom
  • Good bokeh balls
  • Very good color rendition

Average

  • Some CA
  • Vignetting and distortion but to be corrected with a Lightroom lens profile 
  • No stabilisation
  • Starting only at 25mm vs 20mm for the competition
  • Corners sharpness
  • Sharpness at 200mm only good wide open
  • Proxi macro capabilities : 0,5X only at 28mm
  • min focusing distance at 200mm is a bit long : 80cm

Con’s

  • Corners sharpness at 25mm wide open
A Sony Alpha 7R camera with a Sigma 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 lens attached, showcasing the lens's front element and barrel.

6 Conclusion (Français)

Le Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 (850 euros) est la nouvelle version du Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-F5.6 Di III RXD, elle ajoute 3mm très précieux en grand angle. Les performances sont très bonnes globalement point de vue piqué, AF, bokeh pour un zoom de voyage. La fonction proxy photographie est un peu anecdotique car limitée à la focale 28mm

Le concurrent principal est le Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary (900 euros) qui bien que 1 stop plus lent , offre une plage focale vraiment très grand angle et de réelle fonctions de proxy photographie tout en offrant un piqué supérieur

Recommandé comme zoom de voyage si vous donner plus d’importance à l’ouverture que à la plage focale et au piqué

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Pour

  • Très bon piqué globalement
  • Prix raisonnable (850 euros)
  • Zoom 8 qui démarre à 25mm très polyvalent
  • Compact et léger pour un superzoom
  • Bonne qualité de construction
  • AF silencieux , rapide et fiable
  • AC longitudinales non présentes
  • Pas de focus breathing
  • Flou d’arrière plan assez doux
  • Bonne résistance au flare
  • Beaux ronds de bokeh
  • Très bon rendu des couleurs

Moyen

  • AC Visible
  • Vignettage et distorsion mais qui seront corrigées  par un profil Lightroom
  • Pas de stabilisation
  • Plage focale débutant à 25mm vs 20mm pour Sigma
  • Piqué dans les coins en général
  • Piqué seulement bon à 200mm à pleine ouverture
  • Possibilité de Proxi macro : 0,5x seulement à 28mm
  • Distance minimum de mise au point moyenne : 80cm à 200mm

Contre

  • Piqué dans les coins à 25mm à pleine ouverture

29 responses to “Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6”

  1. GC Avatar
    GC

    Bonjour,

    En termes de comparaison de netteté, un test sur mire disponible sur the-digital-picture.com raconte une toute autre histoire que la votre, tout comme la revue de Dustin Abbott !

    https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=1755&Camera=1538&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=3&LensComp=1746&CameraComp=1538&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2

    https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=1755&Camera=1538&Sample=0&FLI=1&API=1&LensComp=1746&CameraComp=1538&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=1&APIComp=0

    https://dustinabbott.net/2025/11/tamron-25-200mm-f2-8-5-6-di-iii-vxd-g2/
    “The Sigma 20-200mm simply tries to do too much and, I believe, suffers for it. I appreciate the extra bit of width on the 25-200mm VXD, and, while it isn’t penalty free, I think that the compromises to get that extra 3mm on the wide end are more palatable.”

    J’ai pris le Tamron car les coins du Sigma sont beaucoup trop faibles à mon goût sur les focales larges et intermédiaires 😉

    Cordialement

    Reply
    1. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
      Marc Alhadeff

      Oui j’ai vu ce qui illustre la variabilité des exemplaires : le sigma reçu était excellent et le tamron très bon . Les deux exemplaires sont issus d’un stock d’un magasin et non reçu par les marques

      Reply
      1. GC Avatar
        GC

        Du coup, comment faites-vous pour parvenir à un avis aussi tranché que
        “Le Sigma est de loin le meilleur des superzoom” 🙂 LOL

      2. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
        Marc Alhadeff

        La cible pour ces superzooms est ceux qui ont des capteur 24-33mpix pas les boîtiers pro de 50-61mpix
        Sur 33 mpix les différence de piqués seront négligeables entre un excellent et un très bon exemplaire et peu différente entre sigma et tamron
        C’est donc les autres critères qui sont plus important comme la plage focale et la proxyphotogrpahie ou le sigma l’emporte
        Le seul point ou le tamron est meilleur est l’ouverture
        D’où ma conclusion si l’ouverture est le critère le plus important prenez le tamron sinon le sigma

  2. Kholyukov Roman Avatar
    Kholyukov Roman

    Marc Alhadeff, thank you so much for your review of the lens. It’s a shame the sharpness didn’t live up to expectations. I was hoping for a big improvement over the Tamron 28-200. Also, given its shorter focal length range than the Sigma 20-200, I was hoping for better sharpness, but it wasn’t meant to be. I’ll probably buy the Sigma 20-200 to replace the Sony 20-70 for more travel versatility.

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    1. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
      Marc Alhadeff

      Seems there are quite some variability I got a excellent sigma and average tamron form the shop
      So bottom line buy where you can return the lens to be sure you have a good copy

      Reply
    2. GC Avatar
      GC

      Hi Roman,

      There seems to be a lot of copy variations on both these zooms…on the links below you will find completely opposite results/conclusions:

      https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=1755&Camera=1538&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=3&LensComp=1746&CameraComp=1538&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2

      https://dustinabbott.net/2025/11/tamron-25-200mm-f2-8-5-6-di-iii-vxd-g2/

      The best option is to get one, test it and to return it if not happy.

      Reply
      1. Kholyukov Roman Avatar
        Kholyukov Roman

        It’s probably a matter of luck. Samples can vary from one another. The question is, how much is this deviation? To answer that, we need to test a sample of lenses, not just one, but that’s difficult.

  3. Hervé Briançon Avatar
    Hervé Briançon

    Bonjour,
    J’apprécie votre travail et la base de données incomparable que constitue vos test. Je pense néanmoins que sur cet article une relecture s’impose. Vous inversez le sigma et le tamron dans l’article… ouverture, plage focale etc…
    Courage il en va de la qualité de votre revue 😉

    Encore merci pour votre travail et tous mes meilleurs vœux

    Reply
    1. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
      Marc Alhadeff

      quelle section ? j’ai trouvé une erreur dans l’into et la section video mains pas pour les ouverture ni la plage focale. merci

      Reply
      1. Hervé Briançon Avatar
        Hervé Briançon

        Dans la rubrique introduction: « C’est le premier superzoom qui démarré aussi bas à 20mm alors quel la plupart sont des 28mm et rarement 24mm » est je pense à supprimer.

      2. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
        Marc Alhadeff

        bien vu , supprimé

      3. HB Avatar
        HB

        Dans 2.1 Sharpness piqué: « Results are summarised in a table below, to consult the photos check Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6igma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 »

      4. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
        Marc Alhadeff

        ok corrigé

  4. Guillaumeh Avatar
    Guillaumeh

    Bonjour Marc,
    J’étais prêt à acheter cet objectif, je n’attendais plus que votre test pour valider. Je ne m’attendais pas à une telle conclusion, à vous lire le 28-200 est meilleur… Du coup j’envisage de partir sur un 24-105 d’occasion, qu’en pensez-vous ? (sur un A7 4). Bonne continuation.

    Reply
    1. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
      Marc Alhadeff

      Sur un a74 de 33mpix ces différences entre v1 v2 ou sigma seront négligeables
      Du coup choisissez surtout en fonction du critère le plus important pour vous plage focale et proxy photographie (sigma) ou meilleure ouverture (tamron 25-200)

      Reply
  5. Luis F. Avatar
    Luis F.

    Compared to my copy it seems like your lens is a bad copy, my friend get similar one and has to return and exchange.

    Reply
  6. J.T Avatar
    J.T

    Hi Marc:
    Definitely the variation of this copy as my friends one. His copy was the same issue on 200mm which could not focus well. He returned and exchanged an copy and it has totally different result at 200mm.

    Reply
  7. Per Avatar
    Per

    My 25-200 is MUCH sharper than my (now sold) 28-200 at 200mm. Both sharper and less hazy (better contrast). Not sure if I have an unusually good copy of the 25-200 or if my old 28-200 was unusually bad, but I find it to be a big upgrade, optically, and I love it.

    The Sigma lenses I’ve tested, on both Sony and Fuji, have given me subtle but weird cyan/green-ish color casts on snow and white walls. A bit like the difference in white balance between the Tamron and Sigma photos of the LEGO guy above, but consistently when there are bright whites like snow and I shoot the same scene with both Sigma and any other brand lens (Sony, Tamron, Samyang, Viltrox. Fuji). I no longer bother even trying Sigma lenses because of this.

    Reply
  8. Romain Avatar
    Romain

    Bonjour,

    D’abord merci pour tous les tests et le super travail que vous faites 🙂

    Je suis photographe amateur, j’ai un Sony A7III. J’ai eu le 24-240 pour débuter, mais celui ci ne me satisfait plus en terme de qualité optique.
    Je photographie principalement des paysages et de l’animalier quand l’occasion se présente, et quelques fois un peu de portrait.
    J’ai vendu mon 24-240, et n’ai pas un très gros budget pour un nouvel objectif.
    Je souhaite partir sur un modèle polyvalent, et ai donc dans ma short list, le Sony 24-105, le Sigma 20-200 et le Tamron 25-200.
    Le 24-105 paraît encore très bon en terme de piqué et de qualité optique, et sera le plus lumineux.
    Est ce qu’il y a une grosse différence de piqué entre celui ci et les 2 autres, du moins une différence qui expliquerai de partir sur cette objectif qui est moins polyvalent ?
    Ou la différence est minime et dans ce cas autant partir sur le Sigma ou le Tamron.

    Merci d’avance si vous me répondez 🙂
    Bonne soirée,
    Romain

    Reply
    1. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
      Marc Alhadeff

      Sur un a7iii 24mpix aucune différence entre ces 3 objectifs
      Le sigma 20-200 sera la plus polyvalent

      Reply
      1. Romain Avatar
        Romain

        Ok merci beaucoup pour la réponse rapide 🙂
        Et à l’inverse on voit une grosse différence entre mon ancien 24-240 et ces 3 objectifs en terme de qualité ?
        Même sur 24mpix ?

      2. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
        Marc Alhadeff

        Oui, le Sony 24-240 est une des pires optiques de Sony

  9. Georges Avatar
    Georges

    Salut, merci beaucoup pour tes tests, une vraie mine d’or !
    Question, entre le Tamron 25 – 200 et le Sony 20 – 70, tu conseillerais lequel pour de la photo de tous les jours / voyages / randos / treks en montagne ?
    J’ai un A7 33Mpix et surement un futur a7cr d’ici 2 ans.
    Je n’ai pas l’habitude du grand angle donc je me dis Sony 20 70 mais le range 70 – 200 m’intéresse aussi même s’il semble pas très qualitatif sur ce Tamron en plus d’être peu lumineux. le 25 à 2.8 et 35 à 3.2 me motive aussi pour du portrait.
    Je cherche le meilleur piqué.

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    1. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
      Marc Alhadeff

      Le 20-70 sans hésiter

      Reply
      1. Georges Avatar
        Georges

        Merci pour ta réponse et on travail 🙂

  10. Sora Avatar
    Sora

    Hi Marc,

    Thank you so much for reviewing these lenses. I’m struggling to choose my first zoom lens (Sigma 20-200, Tamron 25-200, or Sony 20-70) for my a7CR. I prioritize a sharp and compact lens, and I know the Sony 20-70 is great, but I keep asking myself: do I really need the 200mm end? I mainly use my camera for city travel and hiking. If I need an all-in-one travel lens, which one should I pick?

    Thanks in advance for your advice!

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    1. Marc Alhadeff Avatar
      Marc Alhadeff

      I would choose the 20-70 without a doubt

      Reply
  11. Fred Avatar
    Fred

    Bonjour,
    J’ai une question pour une amie qui possède un A6700, choisir cet objectif fait-il sens ?

    Reply

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