Quick answer
The Vivitar 75-260mm f/4.5 Auto Tele-Zoom is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 75-260mm at f/4.5 for the Pentax K mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 75-260mm f/4.5 telephoto zoom lens from Vivitar fits Pentax K mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Vivitar 75-260mm f/4.5 Auto Tele-Zoom specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 75-260mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 75-260mm f/4.5 Auto Tele-Zoom?
At 75-260mm 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 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. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 75–260mm | 7.9–27° | 9.5–32.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 113–390mm | 5.3–18.2° | 6.4–21.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 75-260mm f/4.5 Auto Tele-Zoom use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 75-260mm f/4.5 Auto Tele-Zoom?
It zooms across 75-260mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 75-260mm f/4.5 Auto Tele-Zoom a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 75-260mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Vivitar 75-260mm f/4.5 Auto Tele-Zoom equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 113–390mm on full frame, with a 5.3–18.2° horizontal and 6.4–21.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Vivitar 75-260mm f/4.5 Auto Tele-Zoom fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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