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Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro

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Verdict at a glance

  • Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro goes wider (90mm vs 135mm).
  • Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 reaches further (135mm vs 90mm).
Specification comparison
Spec SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro
Brand Tamron Vivitar
Mount Minolta MD Minolta MD
Type Telephoto Macro
Focal length 135mm 90mm (wider)
Max aperture f/2.5 f/2.5
Released 1979 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 4 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 4 n/a
Weight g 410 n/a
Filter mm 58 n/a
Length mm 84.0 n/a
Diameter mm 68.0 n/a
Min focus m 1.2 n/a

Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

A 135mm f/2.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro

Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro: a manual-focus macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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