Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR vs Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

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

Nikon · 2007

AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR

f/4335 gAF-S

Full specs

Vivitar

75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

f/3.8

Full specs

Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR if

You want a wider view: 55mm vs 75mm at the wide end

Pick the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom if

You need more reach: 205mm vs 200mm at the long end

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR and the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
	Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR	Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Brand	Nikon	Vivitar
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Format	APS-C	not listed
Focal length	55-200mm	75-205mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.8
Weight	335 g	not listed
Length	99.5 mm	not listed
Diameter	73 mm	not listed
Filter thread	52 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	1.1 m	not listed
Optical design	15 elements / 11 groups	not listed
Autofocus motor	AF-S	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes	not listed
Released	2007	not listed

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Mount: Nikon F both

Our notes

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR

A 55-200mm f/4-5.6 APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction and Silent Wave Motor autofocus. A lightweight telephoto zoom for Nikon DX cameras that pairs with the 18-55mm kit l...

Our notes

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.