Quick answer
The Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom is a short telephoto to telephoto macro lens covering 90-230mm at f/4.5 for the Canon FD mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 90-230mm f/4.5 manual-focus macro zoom lens from Vivitar fits Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom?
At 90-230mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 90–230mm | 8.9–22.6° | 10.7–27° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 144–368mm | 5.6–14.3° | 6.7–17.1° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 180–460mm | 4.5–11.4° | 5.4–13.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom use?
It uses the Canon FD mount, so it fits Canon FD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom?
It zooms across 90-230mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 90-230mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 144–368mm on full frame, with a 5.6–14.3° horizontal and 6.7–17.1° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 180–460mm on full frame, with a 4.5–11.4° horizontal and 5.4–13.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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