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Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 vs Tokina TM500 500mm f/8

Both are M42 mirror lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Tokina TM500 500mm f/8 if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.5 m vs 1.7 m

Spec differences

7 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 and the Tokina TM500 500mm f/8
Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 Tokina TM500 500mm f/8
Brand
Tamron
Tokina
Weight
not listed
485 g
Length
not listed
87 mm
Diameter
not listed
78 mm
Min focus distance
1.7 m
1.5 m closer
Max magnification
not listed
0.4×
Optical design
7 elements / 4 groups
7 elements / 2 groups
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
M42 both
Type
Mirror both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
500mm both
Max aperture
f/8 both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

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.

Our notes

Tokina TM500 500mm f/8

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