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Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A

Name: Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A
Brand: Tamron
SKU: Tamron-28-70mm-f-3-5-4-5-Adaptall-2-model-159A
Availability: InStock

4.6

(3 reviews)

Optical: 4.0

Mechanical: 3.0

Value: 4.0

Focal Length

28-70mm

Aperture

f/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)

Mount

Tamron Adaptall-2

Weight

254g

Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. Weights 254 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 64 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A purchase history

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Purchases (68)

Aug 4, 2025$22.00
Aug 3, 2025$14.00
Jul 12, 2025$37.00
Jul 10, 2025$19.00
Jul 3, 2025$9.00
Jun 25, 2025$55.00
Jun 18, 2025$14.00
Jun 11, 2025$18.00
Jun 11, 2025$19.00
Jun 9, 2025$48.00
Jun 9, 2025$47.00
Jun 8, 2025$93.00
Jun 8, 2025$95.00
Jun 6, 2025$35.00
May 19, 2025$178.00
May 19, 2025$181.00
May 19, 2025$174.00
May 16, 2025$24.00
May 16, 2025$23.00
May 13, 2025$48.00
May 13, 2025$46.00
May 13, 2025$47.00
May 8, 2025$19.00
May 8, 2025$20.00
Apr 23, 2025$48.00
Apr 23, 2025$49.00
Apr 23, 2025$47.00
Apr 16, 2025$28.00
Apr 16, 2025$29.00
Apr 14, 2025$48.00
Apr 14, 2025$46.00
Apr 14, 2025$47.00
Apr 12, 2025$25.00
Mar 24, 2025$8.00
Mar 20, 2025$28.00
Mar 20, 2025$29.00
Mar 13, 2025$20.00
Mar 4, 2025$10.00
Feb 14, 2025$24.00
Feb 14, 2025$25.00
Feb 14, 2025$26.00
Feb 9, 2025$32.00
Feb 9, 2025$29.00
Feb 9, 2025$30.00
Feb 9, 2025$31.00
Jan 19, 2025$20.00
Jan 19, 2025$21.00
Jan 19, 2025$22.00
Jan 16, 2025$24.00
Jan 16, 2025$22.00
Jan 16, 2025$23.00
Jan 13, 2025$29.00
Jan 13, 2025$30.00
Jan 13, 2025$31.00
Jan 8, 2025$17.00
Jan 8, 2025$18.00
Jan 2, 2025$13.00
Jan 2, 2025$14.00
Dec 11, 2024$30.00
Dec 11, 2024$31.00
Dec 9, 2024$26.00
Dec 9, 2024$27.00
Dec 7, 2024$5.00
Dec 1, 2024$35.00
Dec 1, 2024$36.00
Nov 30, 2024$13.00
Nov 30, 2024$14.00
Nov 20, 2024$24.00

Auctions (23)

Aug 27, 2026High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
May 26, 2026High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Apr 1, 2026High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Mar 3, 2026High: $35.54 / Low: $35.54
Feb 23, 2026High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Feb 1, 2026High: $35.70 / Low: $29.99
Dec 27, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Nov 26, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Nov 3, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Oct 26, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Oct 3, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Sep 26, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Sep 5, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Aug 28, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $29.99
Aug 10, 2025High: $24.00 / Low: $15.00
Jul 12, 2025High: $184.97 / Low: $10.00
Jun 19, 2025High: $184.97 / Low: $8.00
May 28, 2025High: $184.97 / Low: $8.00
May 6, 2025High: $49.99 / Low: $8.00
Apr 9, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $8.00
Mar 17, 2025High: $29.99 / Low: $9.99
Feb 22, 2025High: $33.00 / Low: $4.99
Jan 31, 2025High: $33.00 / Low: $4.99

What is the Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A?

Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the Tamron Adaptall-2 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 254g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length28-70mm

Aperturef/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)

Min Focus Distance0.34m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight254g

Length64.5mm

Filter Thread52mm

MountTamron Adaptall-2

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Much better than I expected5.0/5

Much better than I expected The online review indicates this is an average lens, but I found it's surprisingly good. Considering the super low purchase price, it's a great value.

Much better than I expected5.0/5

Much better than I expected The online review indicates this is an average lens, but I found it's surprisingly good. Considering the super low purchase price, it's a great value.

Takumi Ito3.8/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A?

What mount is the Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A compatible with?

Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A uses a Tamron Adaptall-2 mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A typically sells for around $4.99. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A a good lens?

Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 3 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 159A?

Similar lenses include Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 model 59A, Tamron 35-70mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 model 17A, Tamron SP 28-80mm f/3.5-4.2 CF Macro BBAR MC model 27A.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€29.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.8

Optical4.0/5

Mechanical3.0/5

Value4.0/5

Bokeh4.0/5

Usability4.0/5

Based on 1 reviewer