Quick answer
The Tamron AF 80-210mm f/4.5-5.6 is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-210mm at f/4.5 for the Pentax K mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Tamron AF 80-210mm f/4.5-5.6: a telephoto zoom lens with a 80-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6, made for Pentax K mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron AF 80-210mm f/4.5-5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 80-210mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 80-210mm f/4.5-5.6?
At 80-210mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 80–210mm | 9.8–25.4° | 11.8–30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 120–315mm | 6.5–17.1° | 7.9–20.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 80-210mm f/4.5-5.6 use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 80-210mm f/4.5-5.6?
It zooms across 80-210mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron AF 80-210mm f/4.5-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 80-210mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Tamron AF 80-210mm f/4.5-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 120–315mm on full frame, with a 6.5–17.1° horizontal and 7.9–20.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 80-210mm f/4.5-5.6 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.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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