Canon New FD 28-55mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
New FD 28-55mm f/3.5-4.5
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC reaches further (105mm vs 55mm).
| Spec | New FD 28-55mm f/3.5-4.5 | Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-55mm | 28-105mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 1983 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | n/a |
| Weight g | 220 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 60.9 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.157 | n/a |
Canon New FD 28-55mm f/3.5-4.5
This 28-55mm f/3.5-4.5 manual-focus standard zoom lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC
A 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.