Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22... vs Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Vivitar

Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...

f/3.5

Full specs

Tamron

AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

f/4

Full specs

Pick the Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22... if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)

Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 210mm at the long end

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22... and the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro
	Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...	Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro
Brand	Vivitar	Tamron
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Macro
Focal length	70-210mm	70-300mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/4
Filter thread	not listed	62 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.95 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.5×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	13 elements / 9 groups
Image stabilization	not listed	No

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Mount: Nikon F both

Our notes

Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...

Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Nikon F mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.