Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. vs Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is lighter by 163g.
- Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is the newer design (1979 vs 1975).
| Spec | FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. | 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.5 |
| Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 9 | 7 |
| Weight g | 343 | 180 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 55 | 49 |
| Length mm | 61.0 | 37.5 |
| Diameter mm | 66.0 | 64.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.135 | n/a |
Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C.
A fast FD wide-angle with S.S.C. coating, a 55mm filter thread and an aperture ring. It focuses to 0.3m and weighs about 343g.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Solid build
- Compact
- Close focus of 0.3m
Cons
- Manual focus
- Soft wide open
- Flare
Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
This 28mm f/2.5 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Tamron fits Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.