Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 vs Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 goes wider (35mm vs 90mm).
- Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB reaches further (90mm vs 80mm).
| Spec | SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2 | SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Tamron |
| Mount | Tamron Adaptall | Tamron Adaptall |
| Type | Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 35-80mm (wider) | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1980 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 9 | 8 |
| Weight g | 386 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Length mm | 76.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 64.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.27 (closer focusing) | 0.39 |
Tamron SP 35-80mm f/2.8-3.8 Adaptall-2
A fast vintage standard zoom from Tamron's SP range. It weighs about 386 g, uses a 62mm filter and focuses as close as 0.27 m.
Pros
- Fast f/2.8-3.8
- Compact
- Interchangeable mounts
- Close focus 0.27 m
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Variable aperture
- Aged coatings
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB
A classic manual-focus 90mm macro lens, one of Tamron's best-known vintage designs. It uses interchangeable Adaptall-2 mount adapters and focuses as close as 0.39 m for 1:2 magnification.
Pros
- Interchangeable mounts via Adaptall-2
- Sharp, well-regarded optics
- Pleasing rendering for portraits
- 1:2 magnification
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Needs the correct Adaptall-2 adapter
- Aged coatings flare