Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 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.
Tamron
SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is faster by 3.4 stops (f/2.5 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 goes wider (135mm vs 600mm).
- Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat reaches further (600mm vs 135mm).
| Spec | SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 | 600mm f/8 Solid Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Vivitar |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Telephoto | Mirror |
| Focal length | 135mm (wider) | 600mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.5 (faster) | f/8.0 |
| 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
The Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.5 for Olympus OM mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat
Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat: a manual-focus mirror telephoto lens with a 600mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/8, made for Olympus OM mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.