Tokina TELE-AUTO 135mm f/2.8 vs Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro goes wider (90mm vs 135mm).
- Tokina TELE-AUTO 135mm f/2.8 reaches further (135mm vs 90mm).
| Spec | TELE-AUTO 135mm f/2.8 | Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tokina | Vivitar |
| Mount | M42 | M42 |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 135mm | 90mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 (faster) |
Tokina TELE-AUTO 135mm f/2.8
A 135mm f/2.8 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Tokina TELE-AUTO 135mm f/2.8 is designed for M42 mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro
The Vivitar Series 1 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.