Quick answer
The Tamron 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 35-135mm at f/3.5 for the M42 mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Tamron 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 35-135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1982
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 12 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.8 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 625 g
- Length
- 109.5 mm
- Diameter
- 72.4 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2?
At 35-135mm 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 (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 35–135mm | 15.2–54.4° | 18.2–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–203mm | 10.2–37.8° | 12.2–44.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70–270mm | 7.6–28.8° | 9.2–34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 use?
It uses the M42 mount, so it fits M42 cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2?
It zooms across 35-135mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 35-135mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–203mm on full frame, with a 10.2–37.8° horizontal and 12.2–44.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 70–270mm on full frame, with a 7.6–28.8° horizontal and 9.2–34.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for M42 from other brands
All M42 lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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