Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom vs Tokina AT-X 100 100-300mm f/4

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

Vivitar

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

You want a wider view: 75mm vs 100mm at the wide end

Pick the Tokina AT-X 100 100-300mm f/4 if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 205mm at the long end

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom and the Tokina AT-X 100 100-300mm f/4
	Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom	Tokina AT-X 100 100-300mm f/4
Brand	Vivitar	Tokina
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	75-205mm	100-300mm
Max aperture	f/3.8	f/4
Weight	not listed	1220 g
Length	not listed	212 mm
Diameter	not listed	80 mm
Filter thread	not listed	77 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	2 m
Aperture blades	not listed	8
Optical design	not listed	16 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	not listed	No

2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all

Mount: Minolta MD both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both

Our notes

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

Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 75-205mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.8, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes