Tamron Adaptall SP 17mm f/3.5 Lens – OM Mount – Ultra‑Wide Prime – VGC

Overview

The Tamron Adaptall SP 17mm f/3.5 is a highly regarded ultra‑wide‑angle prime from Tamron’s Super Performance series, offering strong optical quality, solid construction and excellent versatility via the Adaptall mount system.
This example is supplied with an Olympus OM Adaptall mount, fully tested and in Very Good Condition. Other Adaptall mounts are available on request.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact with light cleaning marks only
• Aperture blades clean, snappy and oil‑free
• Focus smooth and correctly damped
• Exterior shows light cosmetic wear appropriate for age
• OM Adaptall mount clean and secure
• 81B filter shows optical discolouration
• Other filters included are in good condition
• No separation, dents or mechanical issues observed

Included

• Tamron Adaptall SP 17mm f/3.5 lens
• Olympus OM Adaptall mount (fitted)
• Front cap
• Rear cap
• 81B filter (discoloured)
• Additional filters (good condition)

No other items included unless specified.

Key Features

• Ultra‑wide 17mm focal length
• f/3.5 maximum aperture
• Adaptall interchangeable mount system
• SP (Super Performance) optical design
• Compact, well‑built and versatile
• Suitable for landscapes, interiors and creative wide‑angle work
• Other Adaptall mounts available on request

Compatibility

With supplied adapter:

• Olympus OM‑mount 35mm SLRs

Other Adaptall mounts available (e.g., Nikon F, Canon FD, Pentax K, Minolta MD, M42, Contax/Yashica, etc.).

Collectors / Buyer Notes

The SP 17mm f/3.5 is one of the most desirable Adaptall primes, valued for its compact size and strong optical performance. Examples with multiple mount options remain popular with both film and digital users.

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