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    Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina)

    4.4
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    300mm
    Aperture
    f/5.6-22
    Mount
    Canon FD, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    753g
    Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina) is a manual focus ultra telephoto 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. Not the best in low light conditions but the lack of high aperture can be compensated with higher iso

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 178 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 753 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

    Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina) purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 15 months of tracked sales — pay around the $29.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $29.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $56.00
    All-time low
    $1.00
    Latest sale
    $19.00

    Best deals

    320 of 633 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $29.00 fair value.

    • Dec 3, 2024$1.00$-28.00 / typical
    • Dec 13, 2024$1.00$-28.00 / typical
    • Apr 6, 2025$1.00$-28.00 / typical
    • May 29, 2025$1.00$-28.00 / typical
    • Nov 22, 2024$5.00$-24.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length300mm
    Aperturef/5.6-22
    Min Focus Distance4.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight753g
    Length178mm
    Filter Thread58mm
    MountCanon FD, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Jordan Smith4.4/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina)?

    Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina) is a camera lens with 300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/5.6/22, for the Canon FD, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 753g.

    What mount is the Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina) compatible with?

    Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina) uses a Canon FD, FDn, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina) cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina) typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina) a good lens?

    Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina) has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Vivitar Auto Telephoto 300mm f/5.6 (Tokina)?

    Similar lenses include Admiral 300mm f/5.5 Auto, Aremac 300mm f /5.5, Asanuma 350mm f/5.5.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.4
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value5.0/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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