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Canon New FD 85-300mm f/4.5 vs Tamron 35-210mm f/4.2 Adaptall-2

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron 35-210mm f/4.2 Adaptall-2 goes wider (35mm vs 85mm).
  • Canon New FD 85-300mm f/4.5 reaches further (300mm vs 210mm).
Specification comparison
Spec New FD 85-300mm f/4.5 35-210mm f/4.2 Adaptall-2
Brand Canon Tamron
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Telephoto Zoom Superzoom
Focal length 85-300mm 35-210mm (wider)
Max aperture f/4.5 f/4.2 (faster)
Released 1981 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 11 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 15 n/a
Weight g 1630 n/a
Length mm 246.8 n/a
Diameter mm 94.0 n/a
Min focus m 2.5 n/a
Max magnification 0.147 n/a

Canon New FD 85-300mm f/4.5

Canon New FD 85-300mm f/4.5: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 85-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Tamron 35-210mm f/4.2 Adaptall-2

The Tamron 35-210mm f/4.2 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus superzoom lens covering 35-210mm at f/4.2 for Canon FD mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

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