Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L vs Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2

Both are Canon FD lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 1979

Pick the Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L if

You want a wider view: 24mm vs 28mm at the wide end

Pick the Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 if

You need more reach: 80mm vs 35mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.36 m vs 0.4 m
You prefer a newer design: released 1983 vs 1979

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L and the Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2
	Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L	Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Type	Wide Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	24-35mm	28-80mm
Weight	495 g	480 g lighter
Length	86.6 mm	86.5 mm
Diameter	76.5 mm	70 mm slimmer
Filter thread	72 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.4 m	0.36 m closer
Max magnification	0.11×	not listed
Optical design	12 elements / 9 groups	9 elements / 8 groups
Released	1979	1983

5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon FD both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L

Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L: a manual-focus wide-angle zoom lens with a 24-35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Canon L series. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Our notes

Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2

This 28-80mm f/3.5-4.2 manual-focus standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon FD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.