Quick answer
The Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 200mm 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
A 200mm f/3.5 telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1979
- Optical construction
- 5 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.7 m
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 540 g
- Length
- 112.5 mm
- Diameter
- 68 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2?
At 200mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
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 | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2?
It is a fixed 200mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 200mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 300mm on full frame, with a 6.9° horizontal and 8.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 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.
