Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L vs Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus
Both are Canon FD lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L if
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 35mm at the wide end
Pick the Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You need more reach: 85mm vs 35mm at the long end
Spec differences
15 differences| Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L | Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Vivitar
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
24-35mm
|
35-85mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
495 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
86.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
| Released |
1979
|
not listed
|
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- Mount
- Canon FD both
Our notes
Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L
Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L: a manual-focus wide-angle zoom lens with a 24-35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Canon L series. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Our notes
Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus
Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus: a fast manual-focus standard zoom lens with a 35-85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
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