Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB vs Vivitar 55mm f/2.8 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Vivitar
55mm f/2.8 Macro
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.
- Vivitar 55mm f/2.8 Macro goes wider (55mm vs 90mm).
- Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB reaches further (90mm vs 55mm).
| Spec | SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB | 55mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 90mm | 55mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.5 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.39 | n/a |
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB
The Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB is a manual-focus macro lens covering 90mm at f/2.5 for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Vivitar 55mm f/2.8 Macro
A 55mm f/2.8 manual-focus macro lens, the Vivitar 55mm f/2.8 Macro is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.