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 Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 is a superzoom lens covering 35-210mm at f/3.5-4.2 for Nikon F 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
- Nikon F
- 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. 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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 Adaptall-2 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
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. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP 35-210mm f/3.5-4.2 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.
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