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

Ultra telephoto zoom

Full frame

Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8

Name: Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8
Brand: Vivitar
SKU: vivitar-70-300mm-f-4-2-5-8
Availability: InStock

4.2

(2 reviews)

Optical: 4.7

Mechanical: 3.3

Value: 3.0

Focal Length

70-300mm

Aperture

f/4.2-5.8 (min f/22)

Mount

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

Weight

482g

Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8 is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

Physical characteristics

120 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 482 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8 purchase history

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Purchases (36)

Jun 11, 2025$21.00
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What is the Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8?

Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8 is a camera lens with 70-300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.2 - 5.8/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 482g.

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

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length70-300mm

Aperturef/4.2-5.8 (min f/22)

Min Focus Distance1.7m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight482g

Length120mm

Filter Thread55mm

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

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Bence Németh4.2/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8

Bence Németh4.2/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8?

What mount is the Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8 compatible with?

Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8 typically sells for around $4.77. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8 a good lens?

Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8 has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 2 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 70-300mm f/4.2-5.8?

Similar lenses include Access P-MC 85-300mm f/5 Macro, Albinar ADG 75-300mm f/5.6, Carsen-Polaris 55-300mm f/4.5.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€28.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.2

Optical4.7/5

Mechanical3.3/5

Value3.0/5

Bokeh3.0/5

Usability4.0/5

Based on 3 reviewers