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Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom vs Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6

Both are Olympus OM lenses. Here is what actually differs.

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

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 if

  • You want a wider view: 50mm vs 75mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 250mm vs 205mm at the long end

Spec differences

14 differences
Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom and the Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6
Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6
Brand
Vivitar
Tokina
Type
Telephoto Zoom
Superzoom
Format
not listed
Full frame
Focal length
75-205mm
50-250mm
Max aperture
f/3.8
f/4
Weight
not listed
720 g
Length
not listed
140 mm
Diameter
not listed
68 mm
Filter thread
not listed
55 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
1.8 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.56×
Optical design
not listed
14 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Image stabilization
not listed
No
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Mount
Olympus OM 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 Olympus OM mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6

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