Quick answer
The Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 60-300mm at f/3.8 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 short-telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 60-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1983
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 13 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.9 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 926 g
- Length
- 166 mm
- Diameter
- 68 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2?
At 60-300mm this is a standard to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
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 | 60–300mm | 6.9–33.4° | 8.2–39.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 90–450mm | 4.6–22.6° | 5.5–27° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2?
It zooms across 60-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 60-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.8.
What is the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 90–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–22.6° horizontal and 5.5–27° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
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