Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar 200mm f/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
- Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto is faster by 2.8 stops (f/3.0 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
- Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto goes wider (200mm vs 500mm).
- Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 reaches further (500mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 | 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Vivitar |
| Mount | M42 | M42 |
| Type | Mirror | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 500mm | 200mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/8.0 | f/3.0 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 4 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 7 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.7 | n/a |
Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
A 500mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens, the Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto
This 200mm f/3 manual-focus telephoto prime lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.