Quick answer
The Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 35-80mm at f/2.8 for the M42 mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 35-80mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1980
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.27 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 386 g
- Length
- 76.5 mm
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2?
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 bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 35–80mm | 25.4–54.4° | 30.3–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–120mm | 17.1–37.8° | 20.4–44.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70–160mm | 12.8–28.8° | 15.4–34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 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 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2?
It zooms across 35-80mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 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/2.8.
What is the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–120mm on full frame, with a 17.1–37.8° horizontal and 20.4–44.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 70–160mm on full frame, with a 12.8–28.8° horizontal and 15.4–34.3° 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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