Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 80mm f/4 vs Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom goes wider (70mm vs 80mm).
- Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom reaches further (210mm vs 80mm).
| Spec | OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 80mm f/4 | Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Vivitar |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 80mm | 70-210mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 80mm f/4
This 80mm f/4 manual-focus macro lens from Olympus fits Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom
Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom: a manual-focus macro zoom lens with a 70-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Olympus OM mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.