Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Tamron

AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Vivitar

75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

Verdict at a glance

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro goes wider (70mm vs 75mm).
Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro reaches further (300mm vs 205mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro	75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Brand	Tamron	Vivitar
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	70-300mm (wider)	75-205mm
Max aperture	f/4.0	f/3.8 (faster)
Filter mm	62	n/a
Min focus m	0.95	n/a

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

A popular telephoto zoom for Nikon DSLRs with a 62mm filter thread and a macro mode. It has no stabilization.

Pros

Macro mode
Compact for its range
Full-frame coverage
62mm filter thread

Cons

Slow aperture
No stabilization
Slower focusing than newer lenses

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

A 75-205mm f/3.8 telephoto zoom lens, the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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