SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2
- 35-80mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
- 386 g
- Min focus 0.27 m
Quick answer
A fast vintage standard zoom from Tamron's SP range. It weighs about 386 g, uses a 62mm filter and focuses as close as 0.27 m.
Pros
- Fast f/2.8-3.8
- Compact
- Interchangeable mounts
- Close focus 0.27 m
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Variable aperture
- Aged coatings
Verdict
A well-liked vintage zoom for adapting.
About this lens
A 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for Tamron Adaptall mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Tamron Adaptall
- Focal length
- 35-80mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1980
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.27 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 386 g
- Length
- 76.5 mm
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2?
- Vintage zoom use
- Film SLRs
- Adapted use on mirrorless
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 | 35–80mm | 25.4–54.4° | 30.3–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–120mm | 17.1–37.8° | 20.4–44.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70–160mm | 12.8–28.8° | 15.4–34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Tamron SP 35-80mm Adaptall-2 have stabilization?
No. Stabilization has to come from the camera body if it has sensor-shift stabilization; otherwise use a faster shutter speed or a tripod.
What filter size does it use?
It uses a 62mm thread. If your other lenses use a different size, step-up rings let you share filters.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.27 m. That is close enough to place a foreground subject against a wide background.
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