80-210mm f/3.8-4 CF Adaptall-2
- 80-210mm
- f/3.8
- Telephoto Zoom
- Min focus 0.9 m
Quick answer
The Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 CF Adaptall-2 is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-210mm 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
This 80-210mm f/3.8-4 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 CF Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 80-210mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.9 m
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 CF Adaptall-2?
At 80-210mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
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 | 80–210mm | 9.8–25.4° | 11.8–30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 120–315mm | 6.5–17.1° | 7.9–20.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 160–420mm | 4.9–12.8° | 5.9–15.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 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 80-210mm f/3.8-4 CF Adaptall-2?
It zooms across 80-210mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.8. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 CF Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 80-210mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.8.
What is the Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 CF Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 120–315mm on full frame, with a 6.5–17.1° horizontal and 7.9–20.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 160–420mm on full frame, with a 4.9–12.8° horizontal and 5.9–15.4° 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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