Quick answer
The Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto is a short telephoto prime lens covering 100mm 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
Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto?
At 100mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150mm | 13.7° | 16.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto 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 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto?
It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150mm on full frame, with a 13.7° horizontal and 16.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 200mm on full frame, with a 10.3° horizontal and 12.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Minolta MD from other brands
All Minolta MD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
