Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C. vs Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 Auto Tele
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Vivitar
135mm f/2.8 Auto Tele
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 Auto Tele is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C. | 135mm f/2.8 Auto Tele |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 4 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 66.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.098 | n/a |
Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C.
A compact FD telephoto with S.C. coating, a 55mm thread and an aperture ring. It focuses down to 1.5m.
Pros
- Light
- Compact
- Sharp stopped down
- Aperture ring
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Slow f/3.5 aperture
- Older S.C. coating
Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 Auto Tele
The Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 Auto Tele is a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.8 for Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.