Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 vs Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.0 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 goes wider (135mm vs 200mm).
- Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto reaches further (200mm vs 135mm).
| Spec | New FD 135mm f/3.5 | 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm (wider) | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.0 (faster) |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 4 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 4 | n/a |
| Weight g | 325 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 85.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.3 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5
A 135mm f/3.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto
The Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto is a manual-focus telephoto prime lens covering 200mm at f/3 for Canon FD mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.