Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 vs Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus
Both are M42 lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 if
- You need more reach: 205mm vs 85mm at the long end
Pick the Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.8)
- You want a wider view: 35mm vs 75mm at the wide end
Spec differences
4 differences| Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 | Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Chinon
|
Vivitar
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
75-205mm
|
35-85mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.8
|
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
1 identical spec hidden: mount. Show all
- Mount
- M42 both
Our notes
Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8
Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 75-205mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.8, made for M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus
A 35-85mm f/2.8 fast manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus is designed for M42 mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
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