Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB vs Tamron SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF 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 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 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB goes wider (90mm vs 300mm).
- Tamron SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF Adaptall-2 reaches further (300mm vs 90mm).
| Spec | SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52BB | SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Tamron |
| Mount | Tamron Adaptall | Tamron Adaptall |
| Type | Macro | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 90mm (wider) | 300mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.5 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 8 | 7 |
| Min focus m | 0.39 (closer focusing) | 3.0 |
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
Tamron SP 300mm f/2.8 LD IF Adaptall-2
A large, fast manual-focus 300mm for sports and wildlife, built around Tamron's Adaptall-2 mount system. It focuses as close as 3.0 m.
Pros
- f/2.8 at 300mm
- LD glass elements
- Interchangeable mounts
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Heavy
- No stabilization