Canon FD 35-105mm f/3.5 vs Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus
Both are Canon FD zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon FD 35-105mm f/3.5 if
- You need more reach: 105mm vs 85mm at the long 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)
Spec differences
3 differences| Canon FD 35-105mm f/3.5 | Vivitar 35-85mm f/2.8 Close Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Vivitar
|
| Focal length |
35-105mm
|
35-85mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all
- Mount
- Canon FD both
- Type
- Zoom both
Our notes
Canon FD 35-105mm f/3.5
The Canon FD 35-105mm f/3.5 is a manual-focus standard zoom lens covering 35-105mm at f/3.5 for Canon FD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
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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