Canon FD 100-200mm f/5.6 vs Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
Both are Canon FD telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon FD 100-200mm f/5.6 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.8 vs f/5.6)
- You want a wider view: 75mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 205mm vs 200mm at the long end
Spec differences
11 differences| Canon FD 100-200mm f/5.6 | Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Vivitar
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
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| Focal length |
100-200mm
|
75-205mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/5.6
|
f/3.8
1 stop 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
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| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
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2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all
- Mount
- Canon FD both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom 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 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
This 75-205mm f/3.8 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens from Vivitar fits Canon FD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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