w/Box Hood【Mint】TAMRON AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR for Sony A Minolta Japan #E0318

• Autofocus works properly
• Zoom ring works smoothly
• Manual focus ring works smoothly
• Aperture blades move properly

• No fungus
• No haze or fog
• No scratches
• No balsam separation

• Brand: Tamron
• Model: AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Aspherical [IF] Macro (Model A03)
• Lens Type: All-in-One Zoom Lens
• Lens Mount: Minolta A / Sony A (Alpha)
• Compatible Cameras: Minolta AF film SLRs; Sony Alpha DSLR and SLT cameras; Sony E-mount via LA-EA adapters
• Image Format: 35mm Full Frame
• Focal Length: 28-200mm
• Equivalent on APS-C (1.5x): Approx. 42-300mm
• Zoom Ratio: Approx. 7.1x
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.8-5.6
• Glass: XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass, aspherical elements
• Focusing System: Internal Focusing (IF)
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.49 m (1.6 ft) throughout the zoom range
• Maximum Magnification: 1:3.6 (at 200mm)
• Focus Type: Autofocus (body-driven screw drive)
• Filter Size: 62 mm
• Release Year: 2001
• Made in: China

The TAMRON AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR is a compact all-in-one zoom lens designed for 35mm full-frame SLRs, offered here for the Minolta A / Sony A mount. When it was introduced, it was notable for its remarkably small size for a 7x zoom, made possible by Tamron's XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass technology.

The 28-200mm range covers wide-angle to telephoto, handling travel, landscapes, street, portraits, events, and sports without changing lenses. On Sony A APS-C bodies, it becomes an approximately 42-300mm equivalent, offering even more telephoto reach.

XR glass allowed Tamron to shorten the lens and reduce its diameter, resulting in a lightweight design that pairs well with both film and digital bodies. Aspherical elements help control aberrations across the range for crisp, consistent results.

Internal focusing (IF) keeps the front element from rotating, making the lens convenient to use with circular polarizers. The 62 mm filter thread accepts commonly available filters.

A close minimum focusing distance of 0.49 m throughout the zoom range and a maximum magnification of 1:3.6 at 200mm give this lens genuine close-up capability for flowers, food, and small subjects.

Autofocus is driven by the camera's screw-drive motor, so the lens works on Minolta AF film SLRs and Sony Alpha DSLR and SLT bodies, and on Sony E-mount cameras via LA-EA adapters (autofocus support depends on adapter and camera).

For travelers and everyday shooters, a lens like this provides maximum flexibility with minimum bulk. It is a practical way to cover almost every situation, especially on film cameras where changing lenses mid-roll can be inconvenient.

If you want a compact, versatile, single-lens solution for your Minolta or Sony A-mount camera, the TAMRON AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR is an excellent and economical choice.