Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom vs Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L

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

Vivitar

70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom

f/3.5

Full specs

Canon · 1982

New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L

f/5.64350 gMF

Full specs

Pick the Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5.6)
You want a wider view: 70mm vs 150mm at the wide end

Pick the Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L if

You need more reach: 600mm vs 210mm at the long end

Spec differences

15 differences

Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom and the Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L
	Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom	Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L
Brand	Vivitar	Canon
Type	Macro	Telephoto Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-210mm	150-600mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 1⅓ stops faster	f/5.6
Weight	not listed	4350 g
Length	not listed	468 mm
Diameter	not listed	123 mm
Filter thread	not listed	34 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	12 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.26×
Optical design	not listed	19 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	not listed	No
Released	not listed	1982

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Mount: Canon FD both

Our notes

Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom

Vivitar 70-210mm f/3.5 Macro Focusing Zoom: a manual-focus macro zoom lens with a 70-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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