Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro vs Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

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

Tamron

AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

f/4

Full specs

Vivitar

75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

f/3.8

Full specs

Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro if

You want a wider view: 70mm vs 75mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 300mm vs 205mm at the long end

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

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro and the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
	Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro	Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Brand	Tamron	Vivitar
Type	Macro	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	70-300mm	75-205mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.8
Filter thread	62 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.95 m	not listed
Max magnification	0.5×	not listed
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Optical design	13 elements / 9 groups	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed

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Mount: Nikon F both

Our notes

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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.