Canon New FD 135mm f/2 vs Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
New FD 135mm f/2
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 135mm f/2 is faster by 4 stops (f/2.0 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
- Canon New FD 135mm f/2 goes wider (135mm vs 600mm).
- Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat reaches further (600mm vs 135mm).
| Spec | New FD 135mm f/2 | 600mm f/8 Solid Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Telephoto | Mirror |
| Focal length | 135mm (wider) | 600mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/8.0 |
| Released | 1980 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 670 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 90.4 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.3 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
Canon New FD 135mm f/2
This 135mm f/2 fast 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 600mm f/8 Solid Cat
Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat: a manual-focus mirror telephoto lens with a 600mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.