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Quick answer
The Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 75-205mm at f/3.8 for the Minolta MD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 75-205mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.8, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 75-205mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom?
At 75-205mm 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 | 75–205mm | 10–27° | 12–32.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 113–308mm | 6.7–18.2° | 8–21.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 150–410mm | 5–13.7° | 6–16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-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 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom?
It zooms across 75-205mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.8. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 75-205mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.8.
What is the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 113–308mm on full frame, with a 6.7–18.2° horizontal and 8–21.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 150–410mm on full frame, with a 5–13.7° horizontal and 6–16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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