SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

24mm
f/2.5
Prime
Min focus 0.25 m

Quick answer

The Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.5 for the Minolta MD mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

The Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.5 for Minolta MD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 specifications

Brand: Tamron
Mount: Minolta MD
Focal length: 24mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.5
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 10 elements in 9 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Filter thread: 55 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2?

At 24mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:

Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography
Environmental portraits and interiors

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	24mm	73.7°	84.1°
APS-C	1.5x	36mm	53.1°	62°
Micro Four Thirds	2.0x	48mm	41.1°	48.5°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 use?

It uses the Minolta MD mount, so it fits Minolta MD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.

What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2?

It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.5. That makes it a wide-angle lens.

Is the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.5.

What is the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36mm on full frame, with a 53.1° horizontal and 62° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 48mm on full frame, with a 41.1° horizontal and 48.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.