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    Vivitar 650-1300 mm f/ 8-16
    Vivitar 650-1300 mm f/ 8-16

    Vivitar 650-1300 mm f/ 8-16

    650–1300mm · f/8–16

    Overview

    The Vivitar 650-1300mm f/8-16 is an affordable extreme telephoto zoom lens for wildlife, celestial, or sports photography. Optically, it delivers acceptable sharpness for the price, but is not as crisp as high-end Canon lenses. Build requires a tripod due to size and manual focus; it is not a grab-and-shoot lens. It suits photographers willing to invest time in setup and planned shots, such as bird feeders with an intervalometer, and who accept many dud shots for occasional good results.