SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
- 70-210mm
- f/3.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- Min focus 0.75 m
Quick answer
A constant-aperture vintage telephoto zoom with a 58mm filter thread. It focuses as close as 0.75 m.
Pros
- Constant f/3.5
- Close focus 0.75 m
- Interchangeable mounts
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Aged coatings can flare
- Needs an Adaptall-2 mount adapter
Verdict
A neat vintage zoom with a constant aperture.
About this lens
Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 70-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Tamron Adaptall mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Tamron Adaptall
- Focal length
- 70-210mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 15 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.75 m
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2?
- Vintage telephoto
- Adapted use
- Film SLRs
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 | 70–210mm | 9.8–28.8° | 11.8–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–315mm | 6.5–19.5° | 7.9–23.3° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 140–420mm | 4.9–14.7° | 5.9–17.6° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 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?
The filter thread is 58mm, so standard 58mm polarizers and ND filters screw straight onto the front.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.75 m. That works for detail shots and small subjects, though it is not a dedicated macro unless stated.
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