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Canon FL 135mm f/2.5 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.

Verdict at a glance

  • Canon FL 135mm f/2.5 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec FL 135mm f/2.5 135mm f/2.8 Auto Tele
Brand Canon Vivitar
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Telephoto Telephoto
Focal length 135mm 135mm
Max aperture f/2.5 (faster) f/2.8
Released 1965 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 4 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 6 n/a
Weight g 645 n/a
Filter mm 58 n/a
Length mm 102.0 n/a
Diameter mm 68.0 n/a
Min focus m 1.5 n/a
Max magnification 0.106 n/a

Canon FL 135mm f/2.5

This 135mm f/2.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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.

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