Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro vs Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro | Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Vivitar |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 90mm | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 (faster) |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.29 | n/a |
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro
A 90mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens, the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. A 1:1 macro lens that also works well for portraits.
Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro
This 90mm f/2.5 macro lens from Vivitar fits Pentax K mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.