Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 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.
Tamron
SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
Vivitar
135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto is faster by 1.2 stops (f/2.3 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Vivitar 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto goes wider (135mm vs 200mm).
- Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 reaches further (200mm vs 135mm).
| Spec | SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 | 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Vivitar |
| Mount | M42 | M42 |
| Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 200mm | 135mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.3 (faster) |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 5 | n/a |
| Weight g | 540 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | n/a |
| Length mm | 112.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 68.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.7 | n/a |
Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
The Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus telephoto prime lens covering 200mm at f/3.5 for M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
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.