Quick answer
The Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom is a standard to telephoto macro lens covering 70-210mm at f/3.5 for the M42 mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 70-210mm f/3.5 manual-focus macro zoom lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom?
At 70-210mm this is a standard to telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 70–210mm | 9.8–28.8° | 11.8–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–315mm | 6.5–19.5° | 7.9–23.3° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 140–420mm | 4.9–14.7° | 5.9–17.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom use?
It uses the M42 mount, so it fits M42 cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom?
It zooms across 70-210mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-210mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f/3.5 VMC Macro Focusing Zoom equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–315mm on full frame, with a 6.5–19.5° horizontal and 7.9–23.3° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 140–420mm on full frame, with a 4.9–14.7° horizontal and 5.9–17.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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