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    Vivitar 100-300 mm f/ 5
    Vivitar 100-300 mm f/ 5

    Vivitar 100-300 mm f/ 5

    100–300mm · f/5

    Overview

    The Vivitar 100-300mm f/5 lens is a compact telephoto zoom with decent center sharpness but soft corners, especially at longer focal lengths (OpticalLimits). Build quality is plastic but lightweight, with a smooth focus ring. It suffers from chromatic aberration and flare. Best suited for beginners or those needing an affordable, portable telephoto for well-lit outdoor use.