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Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto is faster by 1.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro 50mm f/1.8 Auto
Brand Canon Vivitar
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Macro Prime
Focal length 50mm 50mm
Max aperture f/3.5 f/1.8 (faster)

Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro

The Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro is a manual-focus macro lens covering 50mm at f/3.5 for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto

Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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