Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom vs Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L
Both are Canon FD telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.8 vs f/5.6)
- You want a wider view: 75mm vs 150mm at the wide end
Pick the Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 205mm at the long end
Spec differences
14 differences| Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom | Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Vivitar
|
Canon
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
75-205mm
|
150-600mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.8
1 stop 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
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all
- Mount
- Canon FD both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
Our notes
Vivitar 75-205mm f/3.8 Auto Tele-Zoom
This 75-205mm f/3.8 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens from Vivitar fits Canon FD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L
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