Canon New FD 85-300mm f/4.5 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 85-300mm f/4.5
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom is faster by 0.7 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom goes wider (70mm vs 85mm).
- Canon New FD 85-300mm f/4.5 reaches further (300mm vs 210mm).
| Spec | New FD 85-300mm f/4.5 | 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 85-300mm | 70-210mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1981 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 15 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1630 | n/a |
| Length mm | 246.8 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 94.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 2.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.147 | n/a |
Canon New FD 85-300mm f/4.5
Canon New FD 85-300mm f/4.5: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 85-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5, made 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.