Canon New FD 135mm f/2 vs Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
New FD 135mm f/2
Tamron
SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 135mm f/2 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is lighter by 260g.
- Canon New FD 135mm f/2 is the newer design (1980 vs 1979).
| Spec | New FD 135mm f/2 | SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.5 |
| Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 4 |
| Weight g | 670 | 410 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 58 |
| Length mm | 90.4 | 84.0 |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.3 | 1.2 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
Canon New FD 135mm f/2
This 135mm f/2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
This 135mm f/2.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Tamron fits Canon FD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.