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    Vivitar Tele-Zoom 55-135mm f/3.5
    Vivitar Tele-Zoom 55-135mm f/3.5

    Vivitar Tele-Zoom 55-135mm f/3.5

    55–135mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The Vivitar Tele-Zoom 55-135mm f/3.5 is an early zoom lens from the 1960s, made in Japan by Tokina and also sold under Sears and Soligor labels. It offers a constant f/3.5 aperture and 15 aperture blades for soft bokeh (MFlenses). Optically, it is not the sharpest but produces a gentle, dreamy quality (MFlenses). A noted weakness is a lighter circle artifact when stopping down (MFlenses). Build is compact and unique, with a clickless preset aperture ideal for video (MFlenses). It suits users who prioritize character over sharpness and enjoy vintage rendering.