Quick answer
The Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 200mm at f/3.5 for the Olympus OM mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 200mm f/3.5 manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for Olympus OM 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
- Olympus OM
- 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 (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). 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° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 400mm | 5.2° | 6.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 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 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. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 400mm on full frame, with a 5.2° horizontal and 6.2° 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.
