Schneider-Kreuznach Tele-Xenar 90mm f/3.5 vs Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Schneider-Kreuznach

Tele-Xenar 90mm f/3.5

Vivitar

90mm f/2.5 Macro

Verdict at a glance

Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro 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	90mm f/2.5 Macro
Brand	Schneider-Kreuznach	Vivitar
Mount	M42	M42
Type	Prime	Macro
Focal length	90mm	90mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.5 (faster)

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.

Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro

The Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro is a manual-focus macro lens covering 90mm at f/2.5 for M42 mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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