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    Ultra telephoto zoom
    Full frame

    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8

    4.5
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.5
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 4.5
    Focal Length
    75-205mm
    Aperture
    f/3.8-22
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM
    Weight
    791g
    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 is a manual focus ultra 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

    With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. 153 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 791 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 purchase historyTrending up +2.9%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 2.9% per month across 29 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $32.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $46.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $29.00

    Best deals

    126 of 252 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $32.00 fair value.

    • Jul 7, 2024$1.00$-31.00 / typical
    • Jan 10, 2025$1.00$-31.00 / typical
    • Jun 29, 2025$1.00$-31.00 / typical
    • Mar 24, 2025$2.00$-30.00 / typical
    • Oct 23, 2024$3.00$-29.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length75-205mm
    Aperturef/3.8-22
    Min Focus Distance1.9m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight791g
    Length153mm
    Filter Thread58mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Emma Gallo4.5/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8?

    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 is a camera lens with 75-205mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.8/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 791g.

    What mount is the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 compatible with?

    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, FDn, Konica AR, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 a good lens?

    Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8?

    Similar lenses include Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 SSC, Canon FDn 70-210mm f/4, CARL ZEISS JENA 70-210 f/2.8-4 MC MACRO JENAZOOM II.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.5
    Optical4.5/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value4.5/5
    Bokeh5.0/5
    Usability3.5/5
    Based on 2 reviewers

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