Quick answer
The Tamron SP 35mm f/2.8 Adaptall-2 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/2.8 for the Olympus OM mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 35mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Tamron fits Olympus OM mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Tamron SP 35mm f/2.8 Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 35mm f/2.8 Adaptall-2?
At 35mm 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 | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70mm | 28.8° | 34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 35mm f/2.8 Adaptall-2 use?
It uses the Olympus OM mount, so it fits Olympus OM cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 35mm f/2.8 Adaptall-2?
It is a fixed 35mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Tamron SP 35mm f/2.8 Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 35mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Tamron SP 35mm f/2.8 Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53mm on full frame, with a 37.8° horizontal and 44.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 70mm on full frame, with a 28.8° horizontal and 34.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Olympus OM from other brands
All Olympus OM lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
