Canon FDn 135mm 1:2.8 vs Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FDn 135mm 1:2.8
Tamron
SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Canon FDn 135mm 1:2.8 is lighter by 15g.
| Spec | FDn 135mm 1:2.8 | SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 4 |
| Weight g | 395 (lighter) | 410 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 58 |
| Length mm | 78.0 | 84.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.3 | 1.2 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
Canon FDn 135mm 1:2.8
Canon FDn 135mm 1:2.8: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.