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Quick answer
The Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 28mm f/2.5 wide-angle prime lens, the Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.5
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1979
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 7 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 180 g
- Length
- 37.5 mm
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2?
At 28mm 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. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28mm | 65.5° | 75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42mm | 46.4° | 54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2?
It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.5. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 28mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.5.
What is the Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42mm on full frame, with a 46.4° horizontal and 54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
