Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 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.
Tamron
SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is faster by 1 stop (f/2.5 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 is lighter by 85g.
| Spec | New FD 135mm f/3.5 | 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/3.5 | f/2.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Weight g | 325 (lighter) | 410 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 58 |
| Length mm | 85.0 | 84.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.3 | 1.2 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5
A 135mm f/3.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. 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.