Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC vs Canon New FD 20–35mm f/3.5L

Both are Canon FD lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Vivitar

Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC

f/2.8

Full specs

Canon · 1984

New FD 20–35mm f/3.5L

f/3.5470 gMF

Full specs

Pick the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
You need more reach: 105mm vs 35mm at the long end

Pick the Canon New FD 20–35mm f/3.5L if

You want a wider view: 20mm vs 28mm at the wide end

Spec differences

15 differences

Specifications that differ between the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC and the Canon New FD 20–35mm f/3.5L
	Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC	Canon New FD 20–35mm f/3.5L
Brand	Vivitar	Canon
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	28-105mm	20-35mm
Max aperture	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster	f/3.5
Weight	not listed	470 g
Length	not listed	84.2 mm
Diameter	not listed	76.5 mm
Filter thread	not listed	72 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.5 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.08×
Optical design	not listed	11 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	not listed	No
Released	not listed	1984

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Mount: Canon FD both

Our notes

Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC

A 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes