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Tamron SP 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle

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Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron SP 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec SP 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle
Brand Tamron Vivitar
Mount M42 M42
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 28mm 28mm
Max aperture f/2.5 (faster) f/2.8
Released 1979 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 7 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 7 n/a
Weight g 180 n/a
Filter mm 49 n/a
Length mm 37.5 n/a
Diameter mm 64.5 n/a
Min focus m 0.25 n/a

Tamron SP 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

A 28mm f/2.5 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Tamron SP 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies, 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.

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