Tamron SP 350mm F/5.6(06B)
Review and Photo example of the SP 350mm F/5.6(06B)
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Gallery
- Sample photo taken with the HASSELBLAD X2D.
Review
1．Overview
The SP 350mm F5.6-06B is a Tamron mirror lens with a focal length of 350mm.
It has an aperture value of F5.6, a minimum shooting distance of 1.1m, and a fixed aperture.
This lens uses Tamron’s proprietary Adaptall 2 mount, and by replacing the mount, it can be used with SLR lenses from various manufacturers. In addition, if you use an 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.
2．Usage
The lens features an aperture value of F5.6, which is one stop brighter than the F8 used in 500mm class mirror lenses. The aperture is fixed because it is difficult to incorporate an aperture mechanism into a mirror lens.
Although it is an old lens, if you are careful about camera shake, you can enjoy sharp images and create the doughnut bokeh that is unique to mirror lenses.
The minimum shooting distance is 1.1m, so it can be considered a telemacro lens. From infinity to the minimum shooting distance of 1.1m, you need to rotate the lens 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, which makes it easy to fine-tune the focus.
This is a personal issue, but perhaps the combination of the subtle movement due to the X2D’s anti-shake and the smooth EVF makes me feel a little sick and dizzy after using it for a few minutes.
3．Add info.
The image circle of the lens is wide, covering the 44x33mm of a medium-format digital sensor. To attach it to the Hasselblad X2D (hereinafter referred to as X2D), a medium-format digital camera, a Leica R adapter from Adaptall 2 is attached to the lens side, and a Novoflex X-Leica R mount adapter is used.
As a result, the Leica APO-Extender x2 can also be used, and the focal length in that case is 540mm / F11 (actual focal length 700mm).
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 thought to be due to the different lens specifications and the narrower image circle it covers.
The same Tamron 500mm mirror lens (52B/52BB) has a focal length that is too long for everyday use, but the 350mm of the 06B can be used around town.
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 there was a slight problem of some mildew on the front lens, the helicoid was of a moderate weight and the rear lens was in good condition, protected by a 30.5mm filter. I obtained it in perfect condition, including the hood and hood cap, and the Adaptol 2-M42 included. Since I don’t have much use for telephoto lenses, I sold it shortly after.
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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