Quick answer
The Vivitar 800mm f/8 Auto Telephoto is a super telephoto telephoto lens covering 800mm at f/8.0 for the Olympus OM mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 800mm f/8 manual-focus telephoto prime lens from Vivitar fits Olympus OM mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Vivitar 800mm f/8 Auto Telephoto specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 800mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/8.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 800mm f/8 Auto Telephoto?
At 800mm this is a super telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 800mm | 2.6° | 3.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 1200mm | 1.7° | 2.1° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 1600mm | 1.3° | 1.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 800mm f/8 Auto Telephoto use?
It uses the Olympus OM mount, so it fits Olympus OM cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 800mm f/8 Auto Telephoto?
It is a fixed 800mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/8.0. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 800mm f/8 Auto Telephoto a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 800mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/8.0.
What is the Vivitar 800mm f/8 Auto Telephoto equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 1200mm on full frame, with a 1.7° horizontal and 2.1° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 1600mm on full frame, with a 1.3° horizontal and 1.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
