Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD Review

December 19, 2022 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD.

Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE

The new AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE for Sony Alpha cameras is Samyang's first ever autofocus zoom lens, offering a fast maximum aperture, weather-proofing and a unique Custom switch. Facing some stiff competition from the likes of Sony, Sigma and Tamron, can the Samyang 24-70mm F2.8 compete? Find out now by reading our detailed review with full-size sample photos.

Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

The new Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM is a fast wide-angle zoom lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 16-35mm F2.8 offers a constant F2.8 maximum aperture, 11-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, and a complex optical formula. Is this lens the ultimate wide-angle partner for your A9/A7/A7R/A7S camera? Read our Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM review to find out...

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

The original Sony 24-70mm F2.8 lens is only 6 years old, but that hasn't stopped Sony from updating it with a brand new Mark II version. Can Sony really improve on what was already an excellent lens, and what exactly have they changed? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II review, complete with full-size sample photos.

Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD

The 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD is the second Tamron lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras, joining last year's very popular 28-75mm optic. Is this the perfect partner for that lens and for cameras like the Sony A7 III? Find out now by reading our in-depth Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 review...

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD standard zoom for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras was only released three years ago and quickly became one of the company's best-selling lenses, but Tamron have already decided to update it with this brand new G2 version. What's different and can it really improve on the already excellent original version? Find out now by reading our Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 review...

Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD

The 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD is yet another unique lens from Tamron that delivers something genuinely new and interesting for Sony Alpha shooters. But does it live up to its considerable promise? Find out now by reading our in-depth review of the exciting Tamron 35-150mm lens...