Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom vs Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6

Both are Canon FD telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Vivitar

75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

f/3.8

Full specs

Tokina

AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6

f/5.62230 gMF

Full specs

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

You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.8 vs f/5.6)
You want a wider view: 75mm vs 150mm at the wide end

Pick the Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6 if

You need more reach: 500mm vs 205mm at the long end

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom and the Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6
	Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom	Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6
Brand	Vivitar	Tokina
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	75-205mm	150-500mm
Max aperture	f/3.8 1 stop faster	f/5.6
Weight	not listed	2230 g
Length	not listed	315 mm
Diameter	not listed	104 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	3.1 m
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	not listed	15 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	not listed	No

2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all

Mount: Canon FD both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both

Our notes

Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

This 75-205mm f/3.8 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens from Vivitar fits Canon FD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes