C/Y (contax/yashica)Canon FD Contax/Yashica FDn Konica AR M42 Nikon DX Nikon FX Olympus OM Pentax K

Telephoto zoom

Full frame

Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC

Name: Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC
Brand: Vivitar
SKU: vivitar-70-200mm-f3-8-mc-2
Availability: InStock

3.6

(2 reviews)

Optical: 3.7

Mechanical: 3.7

Value: 3.0

Focal Length

70-200mm

Aperture

f/3.8-22

Mount

C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K

Weight

620g

Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Great choice mainly for good light conditions Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Physical characteristics

135 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 620 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC purchase history

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What is the Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC?

Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC is a camera lens with 70-200mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.8/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 620g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length70-200mm

Aperturef/3.8-22

Min Focus Distance1m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight620g

Length135mm

Filter Thread58mm

MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Alex Garcia3.7/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC

Alex Garcia3.5/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC?

What mount is the Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC compatible with?

Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC typically sells for around $0.50. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC a good lens?

Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC has a community rating of 3.6/5 from 2 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 70-200mm f/3.8 MC?

Similar lenses include Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 SSC, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 80-200mm f/4 C/Y, Ensinor 80-200mm f/5.5 Auto.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€75.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.7

Optical3.7/5

Mechanical3.7/5

Value3.0/5

Bokeh3.0/5

Usability4.0/5

Based on 3 reviewers