Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 vs Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2

Both are M42 lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Chinon

75-205mm f/3.8

f/3.8

Full specs

Tamron · 1980

SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2

f/2.8386 gMF

Full specs

Pick the Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 if

You need more reach: 205mm vs 80mm at the long end

Pick the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 if

You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.8)
You want a wider view: 35mm vs 75mm at the wide end

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 and the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2
	Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8	Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2
Brand	Chinon	Tamron
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	75-205mm	35-80mm
Max aperture	f/3.8	f/2.8 1 stop faster
Weight	not listed	386 g
Length	not listed	76.5 mm
Diameter	not listed	64.5 mm
Filter thread	not listed	62 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.27 m
Optical design	not listed	9 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	not listed	No
Released	not listed	1980

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Mount: M42 both

Our notes

Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8

Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 75-205mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.8, made for M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2

A 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.