Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C. vs Vivitar 20mm f/3.8 Wide Angle
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Vivitar
20mm f/3.8 Wide Angle
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is faster by 0.9 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C. | 20mm f/3.8 Wide Angle |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 20mm | 20mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/3.8 |
| Released | 1973 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | n/a |
| Weight g | 345 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 58.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 75.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.126 | n/a |
Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
This 20mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Vivitar 20mm f/3.8 Wide Angle
This 20mm f/3.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Vivitar fits Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.