Quick answer
The Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-150mm at f/3.5 for the Tamron Adaptall mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 70-150mm f/3.5 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 is designed for Tamron Adaptall mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Tamron Adaptall
- Focal length
- 70-150mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2?
At 70-150mm this is a standard to telephoto 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 (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 70–150mm | 13.7–28.8° | 16.4–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–225mm | 9.1–19.5° | 11–23.3° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 140–300mm | 6.9–14.7° | 8.2–17.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 use?
It uses the Tamron Adaptall mount, so it fits Tamron Adaptall cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2?
It zooms across 70-150mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-150mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron 70-150mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–225mm on full frame, with a 9.1–19.5° horizontal and 11–23.3° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 140–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–14.7° horizontal and 8.2–17.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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