Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom

Both are Canon FD lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

80-210mm f/3.8-4 Adaptall-2

f/3.8MF

Full specs

Vivitar

70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom

f/3.5

Full specs

Pick the Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 Adaptall-2 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom if

You want a wider view: 70mm vs 80mm at the wide end

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 Adaptall-2 and the Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
	Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 Adaptall-2	Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
Brand	Tamron	Vivitar
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Macro
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	80-210mm	70-210mm
Max aperture	f/3.8	f/3.5
Filter thread	58 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.9 m	not listed
Optical design	13 elements / 11 groups	not listed
Autofocus motor	Manual focus	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed

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Mount: Canon FD both

Our notes

Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 Adaptall-2

The Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens covering 80-210mm at f/3.8-4 for Canon FD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom

Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom: a manual-focus macro zoom lens with a 70-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.