Quick answer
The Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom is a short telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 135-600mm at f/6.8 for the M42 mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom is a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens covering 135-600mm at f/6.8 for M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 135-600mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/6.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom?
At 135-600mm this is a short telephoto to super 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 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 | 135–600mm | 3.4–15.2° | 4.1–18.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 203–900mm | 2.3–10.2° | 2.8–12.2° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 270–1200mm | 1.7–7.6° | 2.1–9.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 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 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom?
It zooms across 135-600mm with a maximum aperture of f/6.8. That makes it a short telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 135-600mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/6.8.
What is the Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 203–900mm on full frame, with a 2.3–10.2° horizontal and 2.8–12.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 270–1200mm on full frame, with a 1.7–7.6° horizontal and 2.1–9.2° 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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