Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 vs Tokina SL 28 28mm f/2.8
Both are Minolta MD prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.5 vs f/2.8)
Pick the Tokina SL 28 28mm f/2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 15 g lighter (165 g vs 180 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.22 m vs 0.25 m
Spec differences
9 differences| Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 | Tokina SL 28 28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Tokina
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
180 g
|
165 g
lighter
|
| Length |
37.5 mm
|
37 mm
|
| Diameter |
64.5 mm
|
64 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.22 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
6
|
| Optical design |
7 elements / 7 groups
|
5 elements / 5 groups
|
| Released |
1979
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Minolta MD both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Filter thread
- 49 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
The Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.5 for Minolta MD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Tokina SL 28 28mm f/2.8
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