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Schneider-Kreuznach Tele-Xenar 90mm f/3.5 vs Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB

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Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB is faster by 1 stop (f/2.5 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec Tele-Xenar 90mm f/3.5 SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB
Brand Schneider-Kreuznach Tamron
Mount M42 M42
Type Prime Macro
Focal length 90mm 90mm
Max aperture f/3.5 f/2.5 (faster)
Format n/a full-frame
Groups n/a 6
Af motor n/a none
Elements n/a 8
Min focus m n/a 0.39

Schneider-Kreuznach Tele-Xenar 90mm f/3.5

This 90mm f/3.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Schneider-Kreuznach fits M42 mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB: a manual-focus macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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