Quick answer
The Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 75-205mm at f/3.8 for the M42 mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 75-205mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.8, made for M42 mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 specifications
- Brand
- Chinon
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 75-205mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8?
At 75-205mm 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 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 (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 75–205mm | 10–27° | 12–32.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 113–308mm | 6.7–18.2° | 8–21.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 150–410mm | 5–13.7° | 6–16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 use?
It uses the M42 mount, so it fits M42 cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8?
It zooms across 75-205mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.8. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 75-205mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.8.
What is the Chinon 75-205mm f/3.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 113–308mm on full frame, with a 6.7–18.2° horizontal and 8–21.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 150–410mm on full frame, with a 5–13.7° horizontal and 6–16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for M42 from other brands
All M42 lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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