Quick answer
The Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto is a short telephoto prime lens covering 100mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 100mm f/3.5 short-telephoto prime lens, the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto specifications
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. 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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
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. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
