Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina)

    4.2
    (6 reviews)
    Optical: 3.7
    Mechanical: 3.7
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    75-205mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-4.5 (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
    686g
    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina) is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    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

    Weights 686 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. 121 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.

    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina) purchase historyTrending up +10.7%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 10.7% per month across 14 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $25.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $147.25
    All-time low
    $2.00
    Latest sale
    $184.00

    Best deals

    48 of 95 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $25.00 fair value.

    • Mar 24, 2025$2.00$-23.00 / typical
    • Dec 15, 2024$5.00$-20.00 / typical
    • Jun 3, 2025$5.00$-20.00 / typical
    • Dec 15, 2024$6.00$-19.00 / typical
    • May 19, 2025$7.00$-18.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length75-205mm
    Aperturef/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
    Min Focus Distance1m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight686g
    Length121mm
    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

    Similar Lenses

    Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 SSC
    Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 SSC
    ~$51
    4.8/5
    Cheaper ($51) and similar rating (3.6)
    Canon FDn 70-210mm f/4
    Canon FDn 70-210mm f/4
    ~$46
    4.7/5
    Cheaper ($51) and better rating (4.8)
    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 80-200mm f/4 C/Y
    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 80-200mm f/4 C/Y
    ~$135
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($127) and better rating (4.89)
    Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 D ED
    Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 D ED
    ~$488
    4.8/5
    More expensive ($370) and better rating (4.81)
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF ED VR II
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF ED VR II
    ~$557
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($597) and better rating (4.88)
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF ED VR
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF ED VR
    ~$711
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($535) and better rating (4.75)
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4 G ED VR
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4 G ED VR
    ~$483
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($409) and better rating (5.0)
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 D IF ED
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 D IF ED
    ~$316
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($266) and better rating (4.79)
    Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM
    Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM
    ~$573
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($408) and better rating (4.93)
    Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO MACRO HSM II
    Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO MACRO HSM II
    ~$357
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($361) and better rating (4.93)
    Sigma AF 70-200mm APO f/2.8 EX DG MACRO HSM
    Sigma AF 70-200mm APO f/2.8 EX DG MACRO HSM
    ~$342
    4.8/5
    More expensive ($344) and better rating (4.9)
    Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
    Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
    ~$720
    4.8/5
    More expensive ($494) and better rating (4.94)
    Sigma APO 70-210mm f/2.8
    Sigma APO 70-210mm f/2.8
    ~$184
    4.8/5
    More expensive ($556) and better rating (4.85)
    Sigma DG APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX Macro HSM II
    Sigma DG APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX Macro HSM II
    ~$371
    4.8/5
    More expensive ($359) and better rating (4.93)
    Sigma DG APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX Macro HSM
    Sigma DG APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX Macro HSM
    ~$363
    4.8/5
    More expensive ($359) and better rating (4.93)
    Sigma DG APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX OS HSM
    Sigma DG APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX OS HSM
    ~$720
    4.8/5
    More expensive ($494) and better rating (4.73)
    Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD A034
    Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD A034
    ~$228
    5.0/5
    More expensive ($285) and better rating (5)
    Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A025
    Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A025
    ~$845
    5.0/5
    More expensive ($670) and better rating (5.0)
    Tamron SP 70–200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
    Tamron SP 70–200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
    ~$544
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($589) and better rating (5.0)
    Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD A009
    Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD A009
    ~$477
    4.8/5
    More expensive ($396) and better rating (4.93)
    Tokina AT-X 80-200mm f/2.8
    Tokina AT-X 80-200mm f/2.8
    ~$189
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($133) and better rating (4.76)

    Reviews

    Good lens, and well packed. I’m looking forward to learning how to shoot 35mm photos again. 5.0/5

    Good lens, and well packed. I’m looking forward to learning how to shoot 35mm photos again. Good lens, and well packed. I’m looking forward to learning how to shoot 35mm photos again.

    Nice4.0/5

    Nice Nice

    Good lens, and well packed. I’m looking forward to learning how to shoot 35mm photos again. 5.0/5

    Good lens, and well packed. I’m looking forward to learning how to shoot 35mm photos again. Good lens, and well packed. I’m looking forward to learning how to shoot 35mm photos again.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina)?

    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina) is a camera lens with 75-205mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, 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 686g.

    What mount is the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina) compatible with?

    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina) 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 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina) cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina) typically sells for around $2.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina) a good lens?

    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina) has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 6 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.5-4.5 MC (Tokina)?

    Similar lenses include Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 SSC, Canon FDn 70-210mm f/4, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 80-200mm f/4 C/Y.

    Current Pricing

    Latest Price
    Price on request
    Find on eBay

    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.6
    Optical3.7/5
    Mechanical3.7/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability3.7/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

    Add a Review

    Select a rating

    Loading security check…