Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom vs Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm 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 80mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 205mm 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

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom and the Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4
	Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom	Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4
Brand	Vivitar	Tokina
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	75-205mm	80-200mm
Max aperture	f/3.8	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

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