Vivitar 75–260mm f4.5 Zoom Lens – Canon FD Mount Manual Focus Tested

Description
The Vivitar 75–260mm f/4.5 is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon FD-mount 35mm SLR cameras. With a broad zoom range and constant f/4.5 aperture, it’s suitable for wildlife, sports, and portrait photography. Built with solid metal construction and a push-pull zoom mechanism, it delivers good contrast and reach for film shooters and digital users via FD adapters.

Condition

• Optics clean, no haze, fungus or scratches
• Aperture blades clean and oil-free
• Zoom and focus rings smooth and responsive
• Mount clean and undamaged
• Barrel shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age
• Tested on FD body 

Included

• Vivitar 75–260mm f/4.5 lens (Canon FD mount)
• Front and rear caps (if available)
  

Collectors Notes
Vivitar’s Series 1 and extended zooms were popular in the 1970s and 1980s for their reach and affordability. This 75–260mm variant offers a wide telephoto range in a single lens, with a constant aperture and solid build. While not a collector-grade optic, it’s a practical choice for FD system users or those exploring vintage zooms on mirrorless bodies.

Key Features

• Focal length: 75–260mm
• Maximum aperture: f/4.5 (constant)
• Mount: Canon FD bayonet
• Manual focus and aperture control
• Minimum focus distance: approx. 2m
• Filter thread: 67mm
• Aperture range: f/4.5 to f/22
• Push-pull zoom mechanism
• Metal construction
• Made in Japan, circa 1970s–1980s

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