Quick answer
The Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 60-300mm at f/3.8 for the M42 mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus short-telephoto zoom lens covering 60-300mm at f/3.8-5.4 for M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 60-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1983
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 13 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.9 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 926 g
- Length
- 166 mm
- Diameter
- 68 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2?
At 60-300mm this is a standard to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
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 | 60–300mm | 6.9–33.4° | 8.2–39.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 90–450mm | 4.6–22.6° | 5.5–27° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 120–600mm | 3.4–17.1° | 4.1–20.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 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 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2?
It zooms across 60-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 60-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.8.
What is the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 90–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–22.6° horizontal and 5.5–27° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 120–600mm on full frame, with a 3.4–17.1° horizontal and 4.1–20.4° 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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