Quick answer
The Vivitar 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 is a wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens covering 35-200mm at f/3.5 for the Minolta MD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 manual-focus superzoom lens, the Vivitar 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Vivitar 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 35-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5?
At 35-200mm this is a wide-angle to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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 | 35–200mm | 10.3–54.4° | 12.3–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–300mm | 6.9–37.8° | 8.2–44.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70–400mm | 5.2–28.8° | 6.2–34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 use?
It uses the Minolta MD mount, so it fits Minolta MD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5?
It zooms across 35-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 35-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Vivitar 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–37.8° horizontal and 8.2–44.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 70–400mm on full frame, with a 5.2–28.8° horizontal and 6.2–34.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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