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
35 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong aperture (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 52mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | 52mm filter thread | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | L-Mount | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 220 | 615 | 92 | 495 | 413 | 59 |
| AF Type | Extreme speed auto focus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | AF-S |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivitar VIV-V52T-US 52mm | 54.7 | 69.8 | 80.6 | 7.9 | 33.8 | 71.5 | 34 | 16.8 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.7 | 84.3 | 57.9 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 99.6 | 83 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.2 | 77.4 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 77.4 | 88 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 77.9 | 73.9 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 95.7 | 75.3 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
Usage Scores
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