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Quick answer
The Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 200mm at f/3.0 for the M42 mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 200mm f/3 manual-focus telephoto prime lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto?
At 200mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
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 | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 400mm | 5.2° | 6.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto 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 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto?
It is a fixed 200mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.0. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 200mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.0.
What is the Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 300mm on full frame, with a 6.9° horizontal and 8.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 400mm on full frame, with a 5.2° horizontal and 6.2° 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.
