Quick answer
The Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 is a wide-angle to telephoto superzoom lens covering 35-210mm 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
This 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 manual-focus superzoom lens from Tamron fits M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 35-210mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1983
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 931 g
- Length
- 125.7 mm
- Diameter
- 73 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2?
At 35-210mm this is a wide-angle to telephoto superzoom, 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 | 35–210mm | 9.8–54.4° | 11.8–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–315mm | 6.5–37.8° | 7.9–44.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70–420mm | 4.9–28.8° | 5.9–34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 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 SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2?
It zooms across 35-210mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 35-210mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–315mm on full frame, with a 6.5–37.8° horizontal and 7.9–44.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 70–420mm on full frame, with a 4.9–28.8° horizontal and 5.9–34.3° 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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