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Vivitar 400mm f/6.3 Auto Telephoto vs Tokina RMC 400 400mm f/5.6

Both are M42 telephoto lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Vivitar 400mm f/6.3 Auto Telephoto if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Tokina RMC 400 400mm f/5.6 if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/5.6 vs f/6.3)

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 400mm f/6.3 Auto Telephoto and the Tokina RMC 400 400mm f/5.6
Vivitar 400mm f/6.3 Auto Telephoto Tokina RMC 400 400mm f/5.6
Brand
Vivitar
Tokina
Format
not listed
Full frame
Max aperture
f/6.3
f/5.6 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
not listed
970 g
Length
not listed
208 mm
Diameter
not listed
78 mm
Filter thread
not listed
72 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
4 m
Aperture blades
not listed
6
Optical design
not listed
8 elements / 5 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Image stabilization
not listed
No
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
Mount
M42 both
Type
Telephoto both
Focal length
400mm both

Our notes

Vivitar 400mm f/6.3 Auto Telephoto

Vivitar 400mm f/6.3 Auto Telephoto: a manual-focus telephoto prime lens with a 400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/6.3, made for M42 mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

Our notes

Tokina RMC 400 400mm f/5.6

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