Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8 vs Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8 goes wider (38mm vs 90mm).
- Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB reaches further (90mm vs 38mm).
| Spec | OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8 | SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Tamron |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 38mm (wider) | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 (faster) |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 6 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 8 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.39 |
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8
This 38mm f/2.8 manual-focus macro lens from Olympus fits Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB
This 90mm f/2.5 manual-focus macro lens from Tamron fits Olympus OM mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.