Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. vs Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
Tamron
SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is lighter by 160g.
- Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is the newer design (1979 vs 1975).
| Spec | FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. | SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 200mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 5 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 5 | 5 |
| Weight g | 700 | 540 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 58 |
| Length mm | 140.5 | 112.5 |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.8 | 1.7 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | n/a |
Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
A 200mm f/2.8 manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
A 200mm f/3.5 manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.