Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6 vs Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom
Both are Canon FD lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6 if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 210mm at the long end
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
Spec differences
15 differences| Canon FD 100-300mm 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 |
100-300mm
|
70-210mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/5.6
|
f/3.5
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
835 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
207 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
72.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
2 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 9 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
| Released |
1980
|
not listed
|
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- Mount
- Canon FD both
Our notes
Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6
Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 100-300mm 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.
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