Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom vs Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4

Both are Minolta MD lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Vivitar

70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom

f/3.5

Full specs

Tokina

SZ 820 80-200mm f/4

f/4580 gMF

Full specs

Pick the Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
You want a wider view: 70mm vs 80mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 210mm vs 200mm at the long end

Pick the Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom and the Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4
	Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom	Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4
Brand	Vivitar	Tokina
Type	Macro	Telephoto Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-210mm	80-200mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/4
Weight	not listed	580 g
Length	not listed	132 mm
Diameter	not listed	65 mm
Filter thread	not listed	55 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	1.9 m
Aperture blades	not listed	6
Optical design	not listed	12 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	not listed	No

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Mount: Minolta MD both

Our notes

Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom

This 70-210mm f/3.5 manual-focus macro zoom lens from Vivitar fits Minolta MD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Our notes