Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 vs Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 goes wider (500mm vs 600mm).
- Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat reaches further (600mm vs 500mm).
| Spec | SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 | 600mm f/8 Solid Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Vivitar |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Mirror | Mirror |
| Focal length | 500mm (wider) | 600mm |
| Max aperture | f/8.0 | f/8.0 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 4 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 7 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.7 | n/a |
Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
This 500mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens from Tamron fits Minolta MD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat
This 600mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens from Vivitar fits Minolta MD mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.