Quick answer
The Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom is a short telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 135-600mm at f/6.8 for the Pentax K mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 135-600mm f/6.8 telephoto zoom lens from Vivitar fits Pentax K mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 135-600mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/6.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom?
At 135-600mm this is a short telephoto to super 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 | 135–600mm | 3.4–15.2° | 4.1–18.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 203–900mm | 2.3–10.2° | 2.8–12.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom?
It zooms across 135-600mm with a maximum aperture of f/6.8. That makes it a short telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 135-600mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/6.8.
What is the Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 Zoom equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 203–900mm on full frame, with a 2.3–10.2° horizontal and 2.8–12.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Vivitar 135-600mm f/6.8 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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