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Canon FD 100mm f/4 Macro vs Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro

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

Verdict at a glance

  • Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro is faster by 1.4 stops (f/2.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro goes wider (90mm vs 100mm).
  • Canon FD 100mm f/4 Macro reaches further (100mm vs 90mm).
Specification comparison
Spec FD 100mm f/4 Macro Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro
Brand Canon Vivitar
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Macro Macro
Focal length 100mm 90mm (wider)
Max aperture f/4.0 f/2.5 (faster)

Canon FD 100mm f/4 Macro

This 100mm f/4 manual-focus macro lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro

The Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro is a manual-focus macro lens covering 90mm at f/2.5 for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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