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Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B vs Vivitar 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B goes wider (90mm vs 135mm).
  • Vivitar 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto reaches further (135mm vs 90mm).
Specification comparison
Spec SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto
Brand Tamron Vivitar
Mount M42 M42
Type Macro Telephoto
Focal length 90mm (wider) 135mm
Max aperture f/2.5 f/2.3 (faster)
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 6 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 8 n/a
Min focus m 0.39 n/a

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B

This 90mm f/2.5 manual-focus macro lens from Tamron fits M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Vivitar 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto

The Vivitar 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto is a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.3 for M42 mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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