Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 vs Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 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 SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 goes wider (28mm vs 35mm).
- Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 reaches further (80mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 | SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Tamron |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-70mm (wider) | 35-80mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | n/a | 1980 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 8 | 9 |
| Min focus m | 0.8 | 0.27 (closer focusing) |
| Weight g | n/a | 386 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 62 |
| Length mm | n/a | 76.5 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 64.5 |
Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8
A 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2
A 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
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