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Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto vs TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8

Both are M42 prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto and the TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8
Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8
Brand
Vivitar
TTArtisan
Format
not listed
Full frame
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
not listed
307 g
Filter thread
not listed
49 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.9 m
Aperture blades
not listed
13
Optical design
not listed
3 elements / 3 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Image stabilization
not listed
No
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
Mount
M42 both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
100mm both

Our notes

Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto

This 100mm f/3.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Vivitar fits M42 mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Our notes

TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8

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