Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C. 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.
Canon
FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C. is lighter by 176g.
- Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 goes wider (60mm vs 80mm).
- Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
- Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 is the newer design (1983 vs 1976).
| Spec | FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C. | SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 80-200mm | 60-300mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.8 (faster) |
| Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 15 | 15 |
| Weight g | 750 (lighter) | 926 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 62 |
| Length mm | 161.0 | 166.0 |
| Diameter mm | 68.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 (closer focusing) | 1.9 |
| Max magnification | 0.29 | n/a |
Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C.
A 80-200mm f/4 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens, the Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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.