Minolta MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4 vs Vivitar 85-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4
Vivitar
85-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4 goes wider (70mm vs 85mm).
- Minolta MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4 reaches further (210mm vs 205mm).
| Spec | MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4 | 85-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Vivitar |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-210mm (wider) | 85-205mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.8 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | n/a |
| Weight g | 635 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Length mm | 153.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 72.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.1 | n/a |
Minolta MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4
The Minolta MD Zoom 70-210mm f/4 is a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens covering 70-210mm at f/4 for Minolta MD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Vivitar 85-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
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 Minolta MD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.