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Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB vs Vivitar 105mm f/2.5 Auto

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 52BB goes wider (90mm vs 105mm).
  • Vivitar 105mm f/2.5 Auto reaches further (105mm vs 90mm).
Specification comparison
Spec SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB 105mm f/2.5 Auto
Brand Tamron Vivitar
Mount M42 M42
Type Macro Prime
Focal length 90mm (wider) 105mm
Max aperture f/2.5 f/2.5
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 52BB

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB: a manual-focus macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Vivitar 105mm f/2.5 Auto

The Vivitar 105mm f/2.5 Auto is a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 105mm at f/2.5 for M42 mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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