Canon FD 17mm f/4 vs Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 Wide Angle
Both are Canon FD prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon FD 17mm f/4 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 Wide Angle if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon FD 17mm f/4 | Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 Wide Angle | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Vivitar
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
490 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
56 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
75 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 9 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
| Released |
1971
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Canon FD both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 17mm both
Our notes
Canon FD 17mm f/4
A 17mm f/4 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Canon FD 17mm f/4 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 Wide Angle
The Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 Wide Angle is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 17mm at f/3.5 for Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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Canon FD 17mm f/4 vs New FD 17mm f/4
New FD 17mm f/4: 130 g lighter, newer (1979)
Canon New FD 17mm f/4 vs Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 Wide Angle
Vivitar 17mm f/3.5 Wide Angle: ⅓ stop faster