Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR if
- You want a wider view: 55mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 210mm at the long end
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, travel telephoto
Pick the Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22... if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22... | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Vivitar
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
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| Focal length |
55-300mm
|
70-210mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
530 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
123 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
1.4 m
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
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1 identical spec hidden: mount. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
A 2010 DX telephoto zoom with a 58mm filter thread and VR. It reaches 450mm equivalent.
Pros
- Long reach
- VR
- Compact for its range
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Softens at 300mm
- Plastic build
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.
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