Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Tamron
SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2 | 50mm f/1.4 Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2
A 50mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
The Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.