Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 vs Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF 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 CF Adaptall-2 goes wider (135mm vs 500mm).
- Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 reaches further (500mm vs 135mm).
| Spec | SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 | SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Tamron |
| Mount | Tamron Adaptall | Tamron Adaptall |
| Type | Telephoto | Mirror |
| Focal length | 135mm (wider) | 500mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.5 (faster) | f/8.0 |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 4 | 7 |
| 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 (closer focusing) | 1.7 |
Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
A 135mm f/2.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 is designed for Tamron Adaptall mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2: a manual-focus mirror telephoto lens with a 500mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/8, made for Tamron Adaptall mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.