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Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 vs Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is faster by 3.4 stops (f/2.5 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
  • Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 goes wider (24mm vs 500mm).
  • Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 reaches further (500mm vs 24mm).
Specification comparison
Spec SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
Brand Tamron Tamron
Mount Tamron Adaptall Tamron Adaptall
Type Prime Mirror
Focal length 24mm (wider) 500mm
Max aperture f/2.5 (faster) f/8.0
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 9 4
Af motor none none
Elements 10 7
Filter mm 55 n/a
Min focus m 0.25 (closer focusing) 1.7

Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

A 24mm f/2.5 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for Tamron Adaptall mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2

This 500mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens from Tamron fits Tamron Adaptall mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

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