Tamron 135mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 vs Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Tamron
135mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
Tamron
SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is faster by 1 stop (f/2.5 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | 135mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 | SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Tamron |
| Mount | Tamron Adaptall | Tamron Adaptall |
| Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.5 (faster) |
| Released | n/a | 1979 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 4 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 4 |
| Weight g | n/a | 410 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 58 |
| Length mm | n/a | 84.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 1.2 |
Tamron 135mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
This 135mm f/3.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Tamron fits Tamron Adaptall mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
A well-regarded vintage 135mm telephoto prime weighing about 410 g, with a 58mm filter thread. It focuses as close as 1.2 m.
Pros
- f/2.5
- Light at about 410 g
- Sharp optics
- Interchangeable mounts
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Aged coatings can flare
- Needs an Adaptall-2 mount adapter