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Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 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.
  • Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 goes wider (28mm vs 35mm).
  • Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 reaches further (80mm vs 70mm).
Specification comparison
Spec 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2
Brand Tamron Tamron
Mount Tamron Adaptall Tamron Adaptall
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 0.3 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

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

This 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 manual-focus standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Tamron Adaptall mount cameras. 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 fast vintage standard zoom from Tamron's SP range. It weighs about 386 g, uses a 62mm filter and focuses as close as 0.27 m.

Pros

  • Fast f/2.8-3.8
  • Compact
  • Interchangeable mounts
  • Close focus 0.27 m

Cons

  • Manual focus only
  • Variable aperture
  • Aged coatings

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