Quick answer
The Tamron AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 35-80mm at f/4.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Tamron AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 is a standard zoom lens covering 35-80mm at f/4-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6?
At 35-80mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto 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 | 35–80mm | 25.4–54.4° | 30.3–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 56–128mm | 16–35.6° | 19.2–42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6?
It zooms across 35-80mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 35-80mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Tamron AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 56–128mm on full frame, with a 16–35.6° horizontal and 19.2–42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 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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