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Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto

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Verdict at a glance

  • Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2 50mm f/1.4 Auto
Brand Tamron Vivitar
Mount Minolta MD Minolta MD
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 50mm 50mm
Max aperture f/1.8 f/1.4 (faster)

Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2

A 50mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto

Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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