Canon New FD 35mm f/2 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.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 35mm f/2 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 65g.
- Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 goes wider (28mm vs 35mm).
- Canon New FD 35mm f/2 reaches further (35mm vs 28mm).
| Spec | New FD 35mm f/2 | 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 28mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.5 |
| Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 10 | 7 |
| Weight g | 245 | 180 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 52 | 49 |
| Length mm | 46.0 | 37.5 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 64.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | n/a |
Canon New FD 35mm f/2
Canon New FD 35mm f/2: a fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens with a 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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.