Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. vs Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. | 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 1975 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 9 | n/a |
| Weight g | 343 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Length mm | 61.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 66.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.135 | n/a |
Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C.
A fast FD wide-angle with S.S.C. coating, a 55mm filter thread and an aperture ring. It focuses to 0.3m and weighs about 343g.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Solid build
- Compact
- Close focus of 0.3m
Cons
- Manual focus
- Soft wide open
- Flare
Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle
A 28mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 Auto Wide-Angle is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.