Quick answer
The Vivitar 80-200mm f/4 Auto Zoom is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-200mm at f/4.0 for the M42 mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 80-200mm f/4 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens, the Vivitar 80-200mm f/4 Auto Zoom is designed for M42 mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Vivitar 80-200mm f/4 Auto Zoom specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 80-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 80-200mm f/4 Auto Zoom?
At 80-200mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, 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 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 | 80–200mm | 10.3–25.4° | 12.3–30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 120–300mm | 6.9–17.1° | 8.2–20.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 160–400mm | 5.2–12.8° | 6.2–15.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 80-200mm f/4 Auto 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 80-200mm f/4 Auto Zoom?
It zooms across 80-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 80-200mm f/4 Auto Zoom a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 80-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Vivitar 80-200mm f/4 Auto Zoom equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 120–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–17.1° horizontal and 8.2–20.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 160–400mm on full frame, with a 5.2–12.8° horizontal and 6.2–15.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for M42 from other brands
All M42 lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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