Used Tamron Adaptall 2 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 w/ M42 adapter
Condition & contents
| Grading | Good cosmetic condition, focus smooth and aperture positive. Significant dust/haze present. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 3 month warranty |
| Includes | Front & rear caps |
At a glance: Tamron Adaptall-2 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 + M42 adapter - swappable-mount zoom with M42 fitment.
About this lens
The Tamron Adaptall-2 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 with M42 adapter is a Tamron Adaptall system zoom lens paired with an M42 mount adapter - Adaptall is Tamron's proprietary interchangeable-mount system where the base lens stays the same and you swap the mount adapter to fit different cameras. This combination fits M42 screw-mount bodies.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Manual focus only |
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| Minimum focus distance | Approx. 0.50m |
| Filter thread | 58mm |
| Weight | Approx. 400g + adapter |
| Construction | All-metal, multi-coated |
Works with
- M42 screw-mount film bodies (with included adapter)
- Can be refitted to other mounts by swapping the Adaptall-2 adapter ring
- Modern mirrorless via M42 adapter after attaching the M42 Adaptall ring
Best for
A clever vintage design - Tamron Adaptall-2 lenses use a universal base mount with swappable adapter mounts for different camera systems (Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, M42, Minolta, Konica, etc.). Change the adapter, use the same lens on a different system. This 28-70 zoom with M42 adapter fits any M42 body.
Frequently asked questions
What is Adaptall-2?
Tamron's proprietary interchangeable-mount system from the 1970s-80s. The base lens attaches to a swappable adapter mount, letting one lens work on Canon FD, Nikon F, Pentax K, Olympus OM, M42, Minolta, Konica and other systems. A clever pre-autofocus solution to cross-system lens use.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 28-70mm |
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| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Lens Mount | M42 Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Pentax |