Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 vs Tamron SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF Adaptall-2 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 goes wider (70mm vs 300mm).
- Tamron SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF Adaptall-2 reaches further (300mm vs 210mm).
| Spec | SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 | SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Tamron |
| Mount | Tamron Adaptall | Tamron Adaptall |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 70-210mm (wider) | 300mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 15 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Filter mm | 58 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.75 (closer focusing) | 3.0 |
Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
A constant-aperture vintage telephoto zoom with a 58mm filter thread. It focuses as close as 0.75 m.
Pros
- Constant f/3.5
- Close focus 0.75 m
- Interchangeable mounts
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Aged coatings can flare
- Needs an Adaptall-2 mount adapter
Tamron SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF Adaptall-2
A large, fast manual-focus 300mm for sports and wildlife, built around Tamron's Adaptall-2 mount system. It focuses as close as 3.0 m.
Pros
- f/2.8 at 300mm
- LD glass elements
- Interchangeable mounts
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Heavy
- No stabilization