Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC
Both are M42 zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC if
- You want a wider view: 28mm vs 35mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 105mm vs 80mm at the long end
Spec differences
12 differences| Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 | Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Vivitar
|
| Format |
Full frame
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not listed
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| Focal length |
35-80mm
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28-105mm
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| Weight |
386 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
76.5 mm
|
not listed
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| Diameter |
64.5 mm
|
not listed
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| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
not listed
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| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
|
not listed
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| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
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| Released |
1980
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not listed
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3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- M42 both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
Our notes
Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2
A 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC
A 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC is designed for M42 mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
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