Quick answer
The Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom is a short telephoto to telephoto macro lens covering 90-230mm at f/4.5 for the Pentax K mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom is a macro zoom lens covering 90-230mm at f/4.5 for Pentax K mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom?
At 90-230mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto macro, 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 | 90–230mm | 8.9–22.6° | 10.7–27° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 135–345mm | 6–15.2° | 7.2–18.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom?
It zooms across 90-230mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 90-230mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 135–345mm on full frame, with a 6–15.2° horizontal and 7.2–18.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Vivitar 90-230mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing 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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