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AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm (Adapt-A-Matic). increase
In short
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm - old prime with manual focus, developed for film cameras, belongs to the line Tamron Adapt-A-Matic. The review shows the version for cameras with M42 thread, but at the same time, this lens could use one of the many popular mounts of that time.
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm is primarily interesting as a portrait lens, and it can also be used as a creative lens wherever it is advisable to use a short telephoto.
The AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm is well built, with a built-in retractable metal hood and pleasant (but not good) image quality. Unfortunately AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm does not use multi-coating.
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm (Adapt-A-Matic)
History
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm belongs to the Tamron Adapt-A-Matic series of lenses. The key difference of this series was the possibility of changing the mount, high-quality assembly and the use of fairly simple optical schemes without multi-enlightenment. Some Tamron Adapt-A-Matic lenses came immediately with a fixed mount (without the possibility of replacing it). The Tamron Adapt-A-Matic line lasted a short period of time from 1969 to 1973 and was subsequently replaced by Tamron Adaptall.
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm available from approximately 1972 on 1973 year.
The Tamron Adapt-A-Matic range includes the following lenses: 21 / 4.5, 24 / 3.5, 28 / 2.8, 35/2.8, 105/2.5, 135/2.8, 200/3.5, 300/5.6, 70-220/4, 80-250/3.8, 85-205/3.5 и 200-500/6.9
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm (Adapt-A-Matic)
Main technical characteristics of AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm
| Name of instances from review | Near the front lens 'AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm ø58mm No.217027'
On the case 'Made in Japan, P-CS, PAT. PEND. SRT LENS MADE IN JAPAN ' |
| Basic properties |
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| Front Filter Diameter | 58 mm |
| Focal length | 135 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 1 x (this is fix) |
| Designed by | for film cameras with different mounts. In the review, a lens with a M42 x 1 / 45.5 thread mount |
| Number of aperture blades | 9 straight (not rounded) petals |
| Tags |
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| Diaphragm | F / 2.8 to F / 22
At values from F / 2.8 to F / 8 (not inclusive), the aperture has pronounced notches (there is a photo in the review). At other values, the hole takes the shape of an irregular hexagon. |
| MDF (minimum focusing distance) | 1.5 meters |
| The weight | 415 grams (measured) |
| Optical design | 4 elements in 4 groups |
| Lens hood | Built-in telescopic, metal |
| Period | With 1972 on 1973 |
| Manufacturer country | LENS MADE IN JAPAN / MADE IN JAPAN (Lens made in Japan). |
| Price | New do not sell. In a variant B. at. about 70 cu
Prices for modern Tamron lenses are available see here. |
The AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm version from this review, with an M42 mounting thread, is easy to install with almost any modern digital camera. How to do this - ask in the comments.
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm (Adapt-A-Matic)
Appearance
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm has a rather interesting and catchy design typical of the entire Adapt-A-Matic line:
Assembly, control, focus
Lens body It is made qualitatively. The focus ring has a wide anti-slip insert made of hard rubber or similar material. The lens has integrated telescopic hood. The lens hood is securely fixed both in the active position and in the transport position.
A special window is provided for the aperture values, such an implementation is quite rare. A window-shaped scale is usually used only for focusing distances.
There is an A / M aperture control mode switch. The diaphragm consists of nine petals. At values from F / 2.8 to F / 8, the diaphragm blades form a hole with pronounced notches (the shape of a circular saw).
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm uses small filters with a diameter of 58 mm.
The focus ring AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm rotates approximately 320 degrees (almost a full turn). During focusing, the lens trunk extends forward and rotates along with the front lens and filter thread. The rear lens remains stationary during focusing (or is it a protective glass?). The rotation of the focusing ring is very smooth and pleasant, with an 'oil' stroke, you can focus with one finger. The lens is very pleasant to work with.
On the case there is a focus distance scale, a depth of field scale and a mark for working in the infrared spectrum.
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm (Adapt-A-Matic)
Image quality
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm creates good image quality, especially when you consider that this is an old 4/4 circuit. Moderate sharpness in the center of the frame at F / 2.8, no distortion, moderate vignetting. High sharpness on covered apertures. Of course there are chromatic aberration and fear of backlight. In side light, the built-in lens hood helps preserve contrast well. The jagged aperture sometimes produces 'ragged' bokeh. Despite its age and lack of multi-coating, AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm does not create the noticeable yellow / green tint in photographs that some older lenses do.
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm (Adapt-A-Matic)
Sample photos on Nikon FX
Sample photos with RAW source files for review prepared by the photographer Natalya Romanenko (500px). Convert RAW source files with Nikon D700 the original Nikon Capture NX-D v 1.4.6 utility.
Download RAW c source photos Nikon D700 can at this link (45 files, 600 MB). Pay attention to EXIF the F / 2.8 value is everywhere, but shooting was carried out at different aperture values.
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm (Adapt-A-Matic)
How to use with modern cameras?
Lenses with mounting thread M42 (M42 X 1 / 45.5), such as the lens from this review, are very easy to use on almost any modern digital camera (both SLR and mirrorless), for this it is enough to choose the right adapter (adapter). You do not need to carry out any additional steps to modify the lens.
The cheapest adapters can be found at Aliexpress.com... There are adapters (adapters) with a chip that provide more convenience during shooting, usually chips are used to confirm focus and / or metering exposure, and form the correct EXIF. The chip does not affect the image quality in any way.
For some SLR cameras (for example, with the Nikon F-mount), you need to use adapters with a corrective lens, which allows you to focus correctly at all focusing distances. For any mirrorless cameras, such a lens is not needed, and the adapter is a simple decorated hollow metal tube with an appropriate mount.
For SLR cameras
- Canon: For cameras Canon EOS with bayonet mount EF / EF-S need an M42-Canon EOS adapter, such an adapter with a chip can be found herewithout chip here.
- NIKON: For cameras Nikon DX / FXas well as for cameras Fujifilm и Kodak with a Nikon F mount, you need an M42-Nikon F adapter, you can buy such an adapter without a lens and a chip here, with a lens without a chip herewith chip without lens here, with lens and chip here. Why a lens? Why chip?
- PENTAX: For Pentax cameras with K mount, you need an M42-Pentax K adapter, you can buy such an adapter here.
- SONY/MINOLTA: For cameras with a Sony / Minolta A mount, you need the M42-Sony A adapter, you can find such an adapter without a chip at this linkwith a chip at this link.
- OLYMPUS/PANASONIC/LEICA: For cameras with a 4/3 bayonet mount (not to be confused with Micro 4/3!) You need an M42-4 / 3 adapter, you can buy such an adapter here.
For mirrorless cameras
- SONY: For cameras with 'E'/'FE' mount series SonyNEX и Sony Alpha you need an adapter M42-Sony E (aka M42-Sony Nex), you can find it at this link. An autofocus adapter is also available for these cameras. Techart PRO Leica M - Sony E Autofocus Adapterwhich can be found at this link.
- OLYMPUS / PANASONIC / KODAK / XIAOMI: For cameras with a bayonet mount Micro 4/3 (Micro 4:3) you need an adapter M42-Micro 4/3, you can find it at this link.
- CANON M: For cameras with Canon EF-M mount need adapter M42-Canon M, it can be found at this link.
- CANON R and RF-S: For cameras with Canon RF mount need adapter M42-Canon R, it can be found at this link.
- Nikon 1: For cameras Nikon 1 Series need adapter M42-Nikon 1, you can find it at this link.
- Nikon Z: For cameras Nikon Z series (FX/DX) need an adapter M42-Nikon Z, it can be found at this link.
- FUJIFILM X: For cameras with mount X need an M42-Fuji X adapter, you can find it at this link.
- FUJIFILM GFX: For medium format cameras G-mount need M42-Fuji GFX adapter, you can find it at this link.
- SAMSUNG: For cameras with NX mount, you need an M42-Samsung NX adapter, you can find it at this link. There are no adapters for the NX mini camera yet.
- PENTAX: For Q-mount cameras, you need an M42-Pentax Q adapter, you can find it at this link.
- SIGMA / PANASONIC / LEICA: For cameras with L mount you need an M42-Leica L adapter, you can find it at this link.
- LEICA: For cameras with a bayonet mount Leica M need adapter M42-L / M, you can find it at this link.
If you have any questions on compatibility and adapters - ask in the comments (comments do not require any registration at all).
Results
AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm a brilliant representative of its time. Another old 135-piece, quite suitable for use today. Very smooth focusing, built-in retractable hood, unique design, nine aperture blades - all this makes the AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm lens with its own charm.
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I love tamrons. They have released a lot of useful things ... Thanks Arkady for the review!
It seems that this one will be better than Japanese-Korean know-names. And even more interesting than Soviet Tahir, perhaps)
Arkady, thanks for the review! I thought that this lens is so rare that there will be no review on it :) I got this one a year ago, a man was selling all his old lenses from the 1960s-1970s. It was cheap and in excellent condition. Indeed, he is assembled perfectly. The focus ring travel is one of the best I have tried. Perhaps, only the Yashika ML 50mm f / 1.4 has the same oil stroke as this Tamron. The image gives a peculiar, great for portraits, but otherwise so-so. The aberrations are bothering, often there is not enough sharpness in the open, but you do not want to cover up, because spoil boke. In general, the lens is more for the collection and for the enthusiast who wants something artistic rather than commercially correct.
“The image gives a peculiar, for portraits is great, but otherwise so-so. The aberrations are bothering, often there is not enough sharpness in the open, but you do not want to cover up, because spoil boke. In general, the lens is more for the collection and for the enthusiast who wants something artistic rather than commercially correct. ”
In my opinion, you just described Tair-11) The only thing is that the bokeh does not deteriorate due to the circular diaphragm.
The majority of 135mm lenses of the 1970s can be characterized in approximately the same way :) But the property of Tair's boke, which has a multi-blade diaphragm, characterizes it very positively among other similar ones. Plus Tamron - build quality and “oily” focusing - here he is definitely better than Tair
Yes, and about the Soviet Tair - no, no, Tair is very good in its own way, I would not trade him for Tamron. No wonder it costs a little more. His boke is definitely nicer for portraits.
Tsikaviy ob'єktiv, ale mayuchi MC Jupiter-37AM 3,5 / 135 or Jupiter-37A 3,5 / 135, it is possible for mothers purely for a collection of uninvited objects.
So does he still yellow or not yellow?) First, one is indicated, then another.
> Unfortunately AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm does not use multi-coating and slightly yellows / warms the picture.
> Despite its age and lack of multi-coating, AUTO TAMRON 1: 2.8 f = 135mm does not create the noticeable yellow / green tint in photographs that some older lenses do.
Fixed
Interesting lens, thanks for the review!
I have a copy of this lens labeled multi-c. how can you know this lens with interchangeable mount or not?
hello Lyudmila,
If your lens is marked multi- c it is very likely not an Adapt-a-matic but a Tamron Adaptall 1 type, which all had interchangeable mounts. If you look at your lens at the rear mount, there is a small lever (usually silver in colour). If you press that lever down towards the center of the mount and twist anti-clockwise, then that should release the Adaptall mount from the lens. To refit it, just line up the green dot on the mount and on the lens and turn clockwise.
I recently found this lens in my collection and I'd love to get an adapter to Nikon F mount so I can play with it on my Nikon D810.
Would anyone know where I may find an adapter?
It currently has a bayonet type adapter but it's larger than Nikon, may be an older Canon mount (not EOS), I'm not sure. I collect cameras but don't have any old Canon 35mm bodies I can try it on.
Hello Leo,
Some of the Adapt-a-matic lenses had fixed mounts, but some could be removed and a different camera mount put in its place. This is something I have never tried to do myself though I have read that it is not too difficult. However I also do not know if the Adapt-a-matics had a Nikon F mount at all. However I did find this (link below). You'd have to ask the seller if it is a Nikon F mount.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394145529897
There was an f/ 3.5 version of the 135mm Adapt-a-matic lenses though you won't find it listed here or on the excellent adaptall2.com website but it does exist. I'm fortunate enough to own one. It
Tell me, which manual 135 2.8 or 2.5 is the sharpest?
The newer, the better the brand, the usually sharper.