Tamron CF Tele Macro BBAR MC 35-135mm f/3.5-4.2 (Model 22A) Adaptall2

Description

A classic Tamron CF Tele Macro BBAR MC 35-135mm f/3.5-4.2 (Model 22A) manual focus zoom lens in good working condition. Featuring Tamron's famous Broad-Band Anti-Reflection (BBAR) multi-coating and built-in macro capability with a 2X conversion ratio marking, this versatile one-touch zoom covers wide-angle to telephoto ranges with great optical clarity. Serial number: 409324. Cosmetically shows moderate pre-owned wear on the barrel. Optics are clean and clear, and the mechanical zoom/focus ring operates smoothly.

Condition

Overall Condition: Excellent

Cosmetically shows normal signs of vintage age and field use, including light scuffs on the barrel exterior. Glass elements are clean with no scratches, haze, or fungus. Zoom/focus action is smooth, and aperture blades are clean and snappy.

Included

• Tamron CF Tele Macro 35-135mm f/3.5-4.2 (Model 22A) Lens (Serial Number: 409324)
• Tamron Front Cap
• Tamron Branded Leather Hard Carrying Case

Note that no adaptall2 adapter is included, I do have some for sale if you need one.

Key Features

• Serial Number: 409324
• Versatile 35-135mm focal range combining wide, standard, and telephoto perspectives
• Macro focusing capability with 1:4 (and up to 1:2 via macro settings) reproduction ratios
• BBAR multi-coating for superior ghost suppression and contrast

Collector's Notes

The Tamron Model 22A is widely praised by vintage lens enthusiasts as one of the best multi-purpose vintage zooms from the Adaptall-2 era, offering fantastic build quality and surprisingly sharp rendering.

Keywords

Tamron 35-135mm, Tamron Model 22A, Adaptall-2 Lens, Vintage Tamron Zoom, Tele Macro Lens, BBAR MC Lens