Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

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Tamron

SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

Vivitar

75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

Verdict at a glance

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD goes wider (70mm vs 75mm).
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD reaches further (300mm vs 205mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD	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)
Af motor	USD	n/a
Filter mm	62	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Min focus m	1.5	n/a

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

A stabilized full-frame telephoto zoom from Tamron with a USD focus motor and a 62mm filter thread. It focuses as close as 1.5 m.

Pros

Vibration Compensation
USD autofocus
Full-frame coverage
Compact for a stabilized telephoto

Cons

Slow at 300mm
Plastic build
Soft at the long end wide open

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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