Quick answer
The Tamron AF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 35-70mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron AF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
At 35-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, 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 | 1.6x | 56–112mm | 18.3–35.6° | 21.9–42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
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 AF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 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 AF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 56–112mm on full frame, with a 18.3–35.6° horizontal and 21.9–42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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