Minolta MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4 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.
Minolta
MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4 is lighter by 291g.
- Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 goes wider (60mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 reaches further (300mm vs 210mm).
| Spec | MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4 | SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Tamron |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-210mm | 60-300mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.8 (faster) |
| Released | n/a | 1983 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 12 | 15 |
| Weight g | 635 (lighter) | 926 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 62 |
| Length mm | 153.0 | 166.0 |
| Diameter mm | 72.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.1 (closer focusing) | 1.9 |
Minolta MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4
The Minolta MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4 is a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens covering 70-210mm at f/4 for Minolta MD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2
The Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus short-telephoto zoom lens covering 60-300mm at f/3.8-5.4 for Minolta MD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.