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Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 28mm f/2 vs Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

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

Verdict at a glance

  • Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 28mm f/2 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
  • Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is lighter by 70g.
Specification comparison
Spec OM Zuiko Auto-W 28mm f/2 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Brand Olympus Tamron
Mount Olympus OM Olympus OM
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 28mm 28mm
Max aperture f/2.0 (faster) f/2.5
Released n/a 1979
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 8 7
Af motor none none
Elements 9 7
Weight g 250 180 (lighter)
Filter mm 49 49
Length mm 43.0 37.5
Diameter mm 60.0 64.5
Min focus m 0.3 0.25 (closer focusing)

Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 28mm f/2

Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 28mm f/2: a fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens with a 28mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.

Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

A 28mm f/2.5 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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