Tamron SP 200-400mm f/5.6 Adaptall-2 vs Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L

Both are Canon FD telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

Pick the Tamron SP 200-400mm f/5.6 Adaptall-2 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L if

You want a wider view: 150mm vs 200mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 600mm vs 400mm at the long end

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 200-400mm f/5.6 Adaptall-2 and the Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L
	Tamron SP 200-400mm f/5.6 Adaptall-2	Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L
Brand	Tamron	Canon
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	200-400mm	150-600mm
Weight	not listed	4350 g
Length	not listed	468 mm
Diameter	not listed	123 mm
Filter thread	not listed	34 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	12 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.26×
Optical design	not listed	19 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	not listed	No
Released	not listed	1982

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Canon FD both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Max aperture: f/5.6 both

Our notes

Tamron SP 200-400mm f/5.6 Adaptall-2

Tamron SP 200-400mm f/5.6 Adaptall-2: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 200-400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes