Skip to content
Menu

Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus

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 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus if

  • You need more reach: 85mm vs 80mm at the long end

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 and the Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus
Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus
Brand
Tamron
Vivitar
Format
Full frame
not listed
Focal length
35-80mm
35-85mm
Weight
386 g
not listed
Length
76.5 mm
not listed
Diameter
64.5 mm
not listed
Filter thread
62 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.27 m
not listed
Optical design
9 elements / 8 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
not listed
Image stabilization
No
not listed
Released
1980
not listed
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 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus

A 35-85mm f/2.8 fast manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus is designed for M42 mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

More comparisons

Compare other lenses or browse our best-of guides.