Pentax smc Pentax-M 135mm f/3.5 vs Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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Verdict at a glance
- Pentax smc Pentax-M 135mm f/3.5 goes wider (135mm vs 180mm).
- Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 reaches further (180mm vs 135mm).
| Spec | smc Pentax-M 135mm f/3.5 | SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Tamron |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 135mm (wider) | 180mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Elements | n/a | 14 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 72 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.47 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 1.0 |
Pentax smc Pentax-M 135mm f/3.5
A 135mm f/3.5 short-telephoto prime lens, the Pentax smc Pentax-M 135mm f/3.5 is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
This 180mm f/3.5 full-frame macro lens from Tamron fits Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.