Canon New FD 24mm f/2.8 vs Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Both are Canon FD prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon New FD 24mm f/2.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.5 vs f/2.8)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
Spec differences
9 differences| Canon New FD 24mm f/2.8 | Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Tamron
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
240 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
43 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
not listed
|
| Released |
1979
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon FD both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Optical design
- 10 elements / 9 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Canon New FD 24mm f/2.8
A 24mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Canon New FD 24mm f/2.8 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
A 24mm f/2.5 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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