Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 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.

Nikon

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

Vivitar

75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom

Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED goes wider (24mm vs 75mm).
Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom reaches further (205mm vs 120mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED	75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Brand	Nikon	Vivitar
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Superzoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	24-120mm (wider)	75-205mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 (faster)	f/3.8
Released	2003	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	13	n/a
Af motor	SWM	n/a
Elements	15	n/a
Weight g	575.0	n/a
Filter mm	72	n/a
Length mm	94.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	77.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.5	n/a

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon's FX zoom with VR and a 72mm filter thread, introduced in 2003. The 24-120mm f/4G ED VR succeeded it.

Pros

Wide range
VR
Silent Wave Motor
Lighter than its f/4 successor

Cons

Slow aperture
Soft at 120mm
Distortion at 24mm

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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