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Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. vs Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto
Brand Canon Vivitar
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 100mm 100mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/3.5
Released 1973 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 5 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 5 n/a
Weight g 360 n/a
Filter mm 55 n/a
Length mm 57.0 n/a
Diameter mm 67.0 n/a
Min focus m 1.0 n/a
Max magnification 0.13 n/a

Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C.

A 100mm f/2.8 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto

A 100mm f/3.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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