Best telephoto zoom lenses for M42: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 22 telephoto zoom lenses for M42. Zooms starting at 50mm or longer and reaching 200mm or more, for sports, wildlife and portraits.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
70-210mm · f/3.5 · M42
This 70-210mm f/3.5 manual-focus macro zoom lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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2.Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom
70-210mm · f/3.5 · M42
This 70-210mm f/3.5 manual-focus macro zoom lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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3.Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
75-205mm · f/3.8 · M42
Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 75-205mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.8, made for M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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4.Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2
60-300mm · f/3.8 · M42
The Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus short-telephoto zoom lens covering 60-300mm at f/3.8-5.4 for M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits portraits and general telephoto ...
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5.Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
70-210mm · f/3.5 · M42
A 70-210mm f/3.5 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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6.Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2
70-210mm · f/3.5 · M42
The Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 CF Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens covering 70-210mm at f/3.5 for M42 mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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7.Vivitar 80-200mm f/3.5 Auto Tele-Zoom
80-200mm · f/3.5 · M42
This 80-200mm f/3.5 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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8.Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8
75-205mm · f/3.8 · M42
Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 75-205mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.8, made for M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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9.Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 Adaptall-2
80-210mm · f/3.8 · M42
A 80-210mm f/3.8-4 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 Adaptall-2 is designed for M42 mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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10.Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 CF Adaptall-2
80-210mm · f/3.8 · M42
This 80-210mm f/3.8-4 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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11.Vivitar 85-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
85-205mm · f/3.8 · M42
The Vivitar 85-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom is a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens covering 85-205mm at f/3.8 for M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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12.Vivitar 70-210mm f/4 Auto Zoom
70-210mm · f/4.0 · M42
This 70-210mm f/4 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.