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Tamron 35-210mm f/4.2 Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 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

  • Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom is faster by 0.5 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.2), letting in more light.
  • Tamron 35-210mm f/4.2 Adaptall-2 goes wider (35mm vs 70mm).
Specification comparison
Spec 35-210mm f/4.2 Adaptall-2 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
Brand Tamron Vivitar
Mount M42 M42
Type Superzoom Macro
Focal length 35-210mm (wider) 70-210mm
Max aperture f/4.2 f/3.5 (faster)

Tamron 35-210mm f/4.2 Adaptall-2

The Tamron 35-210mm f/4.2 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus superzoom lens covering 35-210mm at f/4.2 for M42 mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 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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