Canon New FD 500mm f/4.5L vs Vivitar 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
New FD 500mm f/4.5L
Vivitar
500mm f/8 Mirror Lens
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 500mm f/4.5L is faster by 1.7 stops (f/4.5 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | New FD 500mm f/4.5L | 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Telephoto | Mirror |
| Focal length | 500mm | 500mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 (faster) | f/8.0 |
| Released | 1981 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 7 | n/a |
| Weight g | 2610 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 48 | n/a |
| Length mm | 395.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 128.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 5.0 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.14 | n/a |
Canon New FD 500mm f/4.5L
The Canon New FD 500mm f/4.5L is a manual-focus telephoto prime lens covering 500mm at f/4.5 for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Canon L series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Vivitar 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens
A 500mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens, the Vivitar 500mm f/8 Mirror Lens is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.