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Canon FD 100mm f/4 Macro 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

  • Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec FD 100mm f/4 Macro 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto
Brand Canon Vivitar
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Macro Prime
Focal length 100mm 100mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/3.5 (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 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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