Tamron SP 350mm F/5.6(06B)
Review and Photo example of the SP 350mm F/5.6(06B)
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- Sample photo taken with the HASSELBLAD X2D.
Review
The SP 350mm F5.6・06B is a mirror lens manufactured by Tamron with a focal length of 350mm.
The lens features an aperture value of F5.6, which is one stop brighter than the F8 used in 500mm class mirror lenses. Since it is a mirror lens, the aperture is fixed.
This lens uses Tamron’s proprietary Adaptall 2 mount, and by replacing the mount, it can be used with lenses from various SLR cameras. In addition, if you use the Adaptall 2 adapter, which has many adapters for mirrorless cameras such as Nikon F and Canon EF mounts, it can be used with the latest mirrorless cameras.
Lens filters can be attached to the front and back, and the front lens can be fitted with an 82mm filter, and the rear lens can be fitted with a 30.5mm filter. The hood is a reverse-mountable 82mm diameter screw-in type with hair planted on the inside.
A tripod socket is attached as standard, and the tripod socket can be rotated 90 degrees.
The minimum shooting distance is 1.1m, making it a telemacro lens. From infinity to the minimum shooting distance of 1.1m, you need to rotate it about 350 degrees, and although there is probably little need for such a thing, you cannot expect quick focusing. However, it is suitable for fine-tuning the focal length, so it is suitable for focusing.
The image circle of the lens is wide, covering the 44x33mm of a medium format digital sensor. To attach it to a medium format digital camera, Hasselblad X2D (hereinafter referred to as X2D), an Adaptall 2 Leica R adapter is attached to the lens side and a Novoflex X-Leica R mount adapter is used.
As a result, Leica’s APO Extender x2 can also be used, and the focal length in that case is 540mm / F11 (actual focal length 700mm).
It is an old lens, but if you are careful about camera shake, you can enjoy sharp images and create the donut bokeh that is unique to mirror lenses.
A similar lens, the 300mm F6.3 mirror lens for Micro Four Thirds released by TOKINA on May 25, 2012, is even more compact than this lens, but this is likely due to different lens specifications and a narrower image circle.
The same Tamron 500mm mirror lens (52B/52BB) has a focal length that is too long for everyday use, but the 06B’s 350mm can be used in the city.
I had several opportunities to get this lens, but I never got it at the end of 2022.
It was said to be a junk item, and although the thin mold on the front lens is a bit of a problem, the helicoid has a moderate weight and the rear lens is protected by a 30.5mm filter and is in good condition. I obtained it in perfect condition with the hood and hood cap attached, including the Adaptall 2-M42. I don’t have much use for telephoto lenses, so I sold them shortly after.
This is a personal matter, but perhaps the combination of the subtle movements caused by the X2D’s shake prevention and the smooth EVF makes me feel a bit sick and motion sickness after using it for a few minutes.
Specification
| Item | Tamron SP 350mm | Tokina Reflex 300mm F6.3 MF MACRO |
| focal length(mm) | 350 | 300 |
| Maximum aperture | 5.6(fixed) | 6.3(fixed) |
| Minimum aperture | – | – |
| Lens configuration | 7elements in 4groups | 7elements in 3groups |
| Leaf blade | なし | ← |
| Minimum distance(m) | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Lens length(mm) | 79 | 66 |
| Lens max diameter(mm) | 86 | 66 |
| Filter diameter(mm) | 82 | 55 |
| Lens hood | 19FH | BH552 |
| Weight(g) | 577 | 299 |
| Release date | 1981~1985 | May 25, 2012~(Product ended) |
| Official price | ￥48,400 | ￥40,000 |
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Update history
- 2024.07.26
- 2022.12.12
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