Canon FD 35-105mm f/3.5 vs Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Canon FD 35-105mm f/3.5 reaches further (105mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | FD 35-105mm f/3.5 | Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 35-105mm | 35-85mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
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.
Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm f/2.8 VMC
This 35-85mm f/2.8 fast manual-focus standard zoom lens from Vivitar fits Canon FD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.