Canon New FD 70-210mm f/4 vs Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
New FD 70-210mm f/4
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | New FD 70-210mm f/4 | 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 70-210mm | 70-210mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1980 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | n/a |
| Weight g | 705 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | n/a |
| Length mm | 151.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 72.2 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | n/a |
Canon New FD 70-210mm f/4
The Canon New FD 70-210mm f/4 is a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens covering 70-210mm at f/4 for Canon FD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom: a manual-focus macro zoom lens with a 70-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.