Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is lighter by 351g.
- Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 goes wider (35mm vs 60mm).
- Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 reaches further (300mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 is the newer design (1983 vs 1976).
| Spec | FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 | SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 35-70mm (wider) | 60-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/3.8 |
| Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 10 | 15 |
| Weight g | 575 (lighter) | 926 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 62 |
| Length mm | 120.0 | 166.0 |
| Diameter mm | 69.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 (closer focusing) | 1.9 |
| Max magnification | 0.087 | n/a |
Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5
Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5: a manual-focus standard zoom lens with a 35-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2
Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2: a manual-focus short-telephoto zoom lens with a 60-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.8-5.4, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.