Vivitar VIV-V52T-US 52mm
This 52mm telephoto lens stands out for its 2.2x magnification and multi-coated optics, delivering extreme speed autofocus in a lightweight 220g body. Its 52mm filter thread ensures broad compatibility with Nikon DSLRs like the D5100 and D7000, backed by top-rated customer service. This lens is best for portrait and street photographers seeking an affordable, compact prime for everyday shooting.
Focal length 52mm
Mount 52mm filter thread
Weight 220 g
af type Extreme speed auto focus
lens type telephoto
36 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong aperture (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong bokeh (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 52 |
| Focal Length Max | 52 |
| Coating | multi-coated |
Build
| Mount | 52mm filter thread |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Extreme speed auto focus |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 2.2 x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Vivitar VIV-V52T-US 52mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 52mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 70-200mm | 16-85mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | 2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | 52mm filter thread | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 220 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 1045 | 59 |
| AF Type | Extreme speed auto focus | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | XD Linear Motors | AF-S |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | macro | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivitar VIV-V52T-US 52mm | 54.7 | 73 | 80.4 | 7.8 | 33.8 | 74.5 | 34 | 16.8 | 35.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.7 | 86.4 | 57.7 | 86.4 | 98.9 | 79.8 | 99.6 | 77.7 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.3 | 73.4 | 79.8 | 99.2 | 82.8 | 80.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 80.7 | 73.6 | 89.4 | 90.9 | 74.5 | 95.7 | 62.5 | 99.4 |
| Sony G Master SEL70200GM2 Compare | 98.1 | 92.3 | 33.5 | 33 | 87 | 85.9 | 79.4 | 94.7 | 80.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 78 | 98.5 | 58.8 | 64.2 | 79.8 | 94.3 | 87.7 | 92.3 |
Usage Scores
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