Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro vs Vivitar 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 90mm f/2.5 Macro is faster by 1.4 stops (f/2.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro goes wider (90mm vs 100mm).
- Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro reaches further (100mm vs 90mm).
| Spec | New FD 100mm f/4 Macro | 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) |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 3 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 5 | n/a |
| Weight g | 455 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 95.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 70.3 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | n/a |
Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro
Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro: a manual-focus macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro
Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro: a manual-focus macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.