Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR goes wider (28mm vs 75mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR reaches further (300mm vs 205mm).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-300mm (wider) | 75-205mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/3.8 |
| Released | 2010 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 14 | n/a |
| Af motor | SWM | n/a |
| Elements | 19 | n/a |
| Weight g | 800.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 114.5 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 83.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | n/a |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
A 2010 FX superzoom spanning 28-300mm with VR. It trades some image quality for range.
Pros
- 10.7x zoom
- VR
- 77mm filters
- Compact
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Soft at 300mm
- Distortion at 28mm
Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
A 75-205mm f/3.8 telephoto zoom lens, the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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