{"id":1042330,"date":"2026-01-31T20:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T01:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imaging-resource.com\/?post_type=review-lenses&p=1042330"},"modified":"2026-03-08T22:25:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T03:25:59","slug":"tamron-28-200mm-f-2-8-5-6-di-iii-rxd-2","status":"publish","type":"review-lenses","link":"https:\/\/www.imaging-resource.com\/lenses\/tamron-28-200mm-f-2-8-5-6-di-iii-rxd-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tamron 28-200mm f\/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD – A Nearly Perfect Travel Zoom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I’m a big believer in “less is more” when it comes to travel lenses. I’ve gone on trips where I’ve packed a bag full of lenses and end up missing a lot of shots. I remember pawing through my bag on a trip to Paris, trying to switch from the wide-angle lens I was using to photograph buildings to a telephoto to capture a street performer doing a handstand in the middle of the avenue. I wasn’t fast enough, and I missed the shot. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, for travel and for daily walk-around use, I prefer an all-in-one lens. These multifocal length lenses are a giant step up from the dreadful “kit” zoom lenses that come with many entry-level cameras. A good all-in-one lens will make some compromises, usually in aperture, but still have great focusing and great image quality. They should also have a range of focal lengths that allow them to go from photographing the  Eiffel Tower to a hand-standing mime without missing the shot. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Tamron 28-200mm f\/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD<\/a> is an incredible performer at an excellent price. For travel photographers, it’s a slam dunk. Excellent images, small body, light weight, and silent in operation. With a length of 117mm (4.6 in) and a weight of 575g (20.3 oz), it’s a small lens that packs a big punch. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tamron 28-200 f\/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is my new travel obsession, having just used it for a nearly two-week trip in Singapore. An incredibly photogenic city, Singapore is full of colors, lights, and an energy that makes travel both spontaneous and predictable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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