Quick answer
The Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-150mm 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 70-150mm f/3.5 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 70-150mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2?
At 70-150mm this is a standard to telephoto 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 | 70–150mm | 13.7–28.8° | 16.4–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–225mm | 9.1–19.5° | 11–23.3° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 140–300mm | 6.9–14.7° | 8.2–17.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF 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 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2?
It zooms across 70-150mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-150mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–225mm on full frame, with a 9.1–19.5° horizontal and 11–23.3° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 140–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–14.7° horizontal and 8.2–17.6° 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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