Tamron SP 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 SP 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| Tamron SP 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 SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
A 500mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens, the Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Our notes
Tokina TM500 500mm f/8
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