Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 goes wider (24mm vs 28mm).
- Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle reaches further (28mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 | 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Vivitar |
| Mount | M42 | M42 |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm (wider) | 28mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.5 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | n/a |
Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
This 24mm f/2.5 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Tamron fits M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle
The Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.8 for M42 mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.