Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED 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.

Nikon

AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED

Vivitar

75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED goes wider (70mm vs 75mm).
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED reaches further (300mm vs 205mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED	75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Brand	Nikon	Vivitar
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	70-300mm (wider)	75-205mm
Max aperture	f/4.0	f/3.8 (faster)
Released	2000	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	9	n/a
Af motor	screw-drive	n/a
Elements	13	n/a
Weight g	425	n/a
Filter mm	62	n/a
Length mm	116.5	n/a
Diameter mm	74.0	n/a
Min focus m	1.5	n/a

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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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