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Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Bayonet vs Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Bayonet is faster by 0.5 stops (f/2.5 vs f/3.0), letting in more light.
  • Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Bayonet goes wider (135mm vs 200mm).
  • Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto reaches further (200mm vs 135mm).
Specification comparison
Spec Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Bayonet 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto
Brand Pentax Vivitar
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Prime Telephoto
Focal length 135mm (wider) 200mm
Max aperture f/2.5 (faster) f/3.0

Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Bayonet

A 135mm f/2.5 short-telephoto prime lens, the Pentax Takumar 135mm f/2.5 Bayonet is designed for Pentax K mount bodies. A classic Takumar lens from the Pentax screw-mount era, popular for vintage-lens adapting.

Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto

This 200mm f/3 telephoto prime lens from Vivitar fits Pentax K mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

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