Quick answer
The Tamron 35-70mm f/3.5 CF Macro is a wide-angle to standard macro lens covering 35-70mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Tamron 35-70mm f/3.5 CF Macro: a macro zoom lens with a 35-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tamron 35-70mm f/3.5 CF Macro specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron 35-70mm f/3.5 CF Macro?
At 35-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard macro, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 35–70mm | 28.8–54.4° | 34.3–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–105mm | 19.5–37.8° | 23.3–44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 35-70mm f/3.5 CF Macro use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 35-70mm f/3.5 CF Macro?
It zooms across 35-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Tamron 35-70mm f/3.5 CF Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 35-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron 35-70mm f/3.5 CF Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–37.8° horizontal and 23.3–44.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 35-70mm f/3.5 CF Macro fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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