Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 vs Canon New FD 20–35mm f/3.5L

Both are Canon FD lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

Pick the Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 if

You need more reach: 70mm vs 35mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.5 m

Pick the Canon New FD 20–35mm f/3.5L if

You want a wider view: 20mm vs 28mm at the wide end

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 and the Canon New FD 20–35mm f/3.5L
	Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2	Canon New FD 20–35mm f/3.5L
Brand	Tamron	Canon
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	28-70mm	20-35mm
Weight	not listed	470 g
Length	not listed	84.2 mm
Diameter	not listed	76.5 mm
Filter thread	not listed	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.3 m closer	0.5 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.08×
Optical design	8 elements / 8 groups	11 elements / 11 groups
Released	not listed	1984

5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon FD both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2

Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2: a manual-focus standard zoom lens with a 28-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes