Second Chance Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Sony FE

The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 is a true all-in-one lens. I use this to take close-ups, landscape photos and portraits. The only disadvantage for me is the variable aperture, which makes me less likely to use it in the evening.

Versatile zoom lens
When I take my camera on the road, I like to use a lens that can do everything. This way I don't have to keep changing lenses. This Tamron lens is therefore exactly what I am looking for. It has a large zoom range of 28-200mm, so I can shoot both wide-angle images and zoomed-in images. I especially like that when traveling. The possibilities are almost endless, for example I take landscape photos, street photos, portraits or animal photos with this lens. When I zoom in with the lens, it becomes less bright due to the variable aperture. For example, at 200mm I photograph with a maximum aperture of f/5.6, which is less useful when photographing in low light. I like to capture the city's nightlife when I travel, so I prefer to use a brighter lens at night. When zoomed out completely, I think the lens is bright enough for night photos.

Close-ups
The short minimum focusing distance of this lens also makes it suitable for close-up photography. I sometimes take photos of plants and flowers, but I don't have a special macro lens. That is not necessary with this lens. At 28mm, it focuses from a distance of 19 centimeters, allowing me to capture the smallest details. If I zoom in to 200mm, the minimum focusing distance is 80 centimeters. This is my favorite way to shoot close-ups. I also like that the autofocus of the lens is very quiet. When I photograph insects or animals, they are not startled by the focusing sound.

Compact design
For a zoom lens, I find this 28-200mm lens very compact and light at only 575 grams. This makes it easy for me to take it with me on a day of hiking. When I wear my camera around my neck, it feels heavy after a while. That's why I prefer to carry it in my hand or backpack. I also like that the design is water resistant. This lens can withstand a heavy rain shower, allowing me to take atmospheric photos in bad weather. Unfortunately, it has no image stabilization. As a result, I see vibrations more quickly when I photograph completely zoomed in at 200mm and I take blurry photos more quickly without a tripod.