Canon FD 100-200mm f/5.6 vs Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom

Both are Canon FD lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Canon

FD 100-200mm f/5.6

f/5.6MF

Full specs

Vivitar

70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom

f/3.5

Full specs

Pick the Canon FD 100-200mm f/5.6 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5.6)
You want a wider view: 70mm vs 100mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 210mm vs 200mm at the long end

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon FD 100-200mm f/5.6 and the Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
	Canon FD 100-200mm f/5.6	Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
Brand	Canon	Vivitar
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Macro
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	100-200mm	70-210mm
Max aperture	f/5.6	f/3.5 1⅓ stops faster
Diameter	66 mm	not listed
Filter thread	55 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	2.5 m	not listed
Max magnification	0.1×	not listed
Optical design	8 elements / 5 groups	not listed
Autofocus motor	Manual focus	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed

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Mount: Canon FD both

Our notes

Canon FD 100-200mm f/5.6

Canon FD 100-200mm f/5.6: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 100-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

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.