Tamron SP 70-210mm 1:3.5 (model 19AH) Review


The letters SP in the title say that the object belongs to a Super Performance series, which is known as quality and ergonomics. Adaptall-2 indicates that a lens via an adaptor can be mounted on any camera.
Tamron SP 70-210 mm 1:3.5 with the adaptor Adaptall2-Nikon
This model was produced from 1984 through 1999 and is very successful. Some consider it the best in its class.
Tamron SP 70-210mm 1:3,5 Specs
Focal length: 70-210mm
Aperture: f/ 3.5 — f/ 32
Weight (gr): 850
Length (mm): 154
Filter Ø (mm.): 62
Aperture blades: 7
Min. Focus distance (m.): 0.85
Handling and Mechanics
The lens has an impressive size and weight.
Tamron SP 70-210mm 1:3,5 Adaptall-2 model 19AH with lens hood on Nikon camera at position 70mm
At position 210mm
Tamron SP 70-210mm 1:3,5 Adaptall-2 model 19AH aperture blades
Assembled very well, glass and metal. Nothing backlash.
Focusing and Zooming
The lens has one wide rubberized ring designed for focus and zoom. This design is called a “push-pull” and is very comfortable for zooming and focusing; you do not have to take your hand. The helicoid rotates 270 degrees. And the lens extends 2cm forward. The front element is rotated.
At position 70mm
At position 210mm
For zooming, you need to pull ahead of the focusing ring. Thus, the ring is moved forward by 3.5cm so that the front moves out of the first element, forming an additional hood. This is good, but at the same time is not good because such a design does not allow to screw the threaded lens hood. Of course, if you have a genuine lens hood with his bayonet, then it's no problem. But on the secondary market are often sold without a lens hood. In this case, you do not get to replace it with an alternative.
Tamron SP 70-210mm 1:3,5 Sample Photos
.I took all photos on Nikon D3100, RAW export, minimal exposure correction
Sharpness
At aperture f/ 3.5 lens has good sharpness in the range of 70 to 135mm. Further, there is a noticeable softening of the image. Good for portraits.
210mm f/ 3.5
From the aperture, f/ 4 sharpness good across the entire range of distances.
210mm f/ 4
Character and Bokeh
The lens has a nice character. On the ranges, 135-210 is more artistic. Nice bokeh, especially in the long focus.
70mm f/4
210mm f/4
70mm f/4
100mm f/4
Contrast and color rendition
The lens has BBAR multi-coating. Contrast is good, nice color.
70mm f/4
Backlight keeps, but not so well as modern lenses. Much better than Tamron 35-70 mm f / 3.5.
210mm f/ 3.5
Macro
The reproduction ratio is 1: 2.6, as evidenced by the orange mark on the barrel. Also, there is an inscription Macro CF.
210mm f/8
Personal experience
The lens is really like—convenient focal length. Conveniently focusing. Good design. In general, a good lens.
210mm f/ 3.5
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