Quick answer
The Vivitar 70-210mm f/4 Auto Zoom is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-210mm at f/4.0 for the Minolta MD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 70-210mm f/4 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens, the Vivitar 70-210mm f/4 Auto Zoom is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Vivitar 70-210mm f/4 Auto Zoom specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 70-210mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 70-210mm f/4 Auto Zoom?
At 70-210mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, 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 70-210mm f/4 Auto Zoom 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 70-210mm f/4 Auto Zoom?
It zooms across 70-210mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 70-210mm f/4 Auto 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/4.0.
What is the Vivitar 70-210mm f/4 Auto 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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