Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 goes wider (28mm vs 70mm).
- Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom reaches further (210mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 | Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Vivitar |
| Mount | M42 | M42 |
| Type | Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 28-70mm (wider) | 70-210mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | n/a |
Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2
A 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Tamron 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom
This 70-210mm f/3.5 manual-focus macro zoom lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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