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SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2

  • 35-210mm
  • f/3.5
  • Superzoom
  • 931 g
  • Min focus 0.3 m

Quick answer

The Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 is a wide-angle to telephoto superzoom lens covering 35-210mm at f/3.5 for the Minolta MD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

This 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 manual-focus superzoom lens from Tamron fits Minolta MD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 specifications

Brand
Tamron
Mount
Minolta MD
Focal length
35-210mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Lens type
Superzoom
Format coverage
full-frame
Released
1983
Optical construction
16 elements in 12 groups
Autofocus motor
none
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
Filter thread
67 mm
Weight
931 g
Length
125.7 mm
Diameter
73 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2?

At 35-210mm this is a wide-angle to telephoto superzoom, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and cityscapes
  • Street and travel photography
  • Environmental portraits and interiors
  • Everyday and street photography
  • Natural-perspective portraits

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 35–210mm 9.8–54.4° 11.8–63.4°
APS-C 1.5x 53–315mm 6.5–37.8° 7.9–44.8°
Micro Four Thirds 2.0x 70–420mm 4.9–28.8° 5.9–34.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 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 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2?

It zooms across 35-210mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to telephoto lens.

Is the Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 35-210mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–315mm on full frame, with a 6.5–37.8° horizontal and 7.9–44.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 70–420mm on full frame, with a 4.9–28.8° horizontal and 5.9–34.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

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