Canon New 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.
Vivitar
100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto
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.
| Spec | New 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) |
| 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 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.