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Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. vs Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto

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Verdict at a glance

  • Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. 200mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto
Brand Canon Vivitar
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Prime Telephoto
Focal length 200mm 200mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/3.5
Released 1975 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 5 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 5 n/a
Weight g 700 n/a
Filter mm 72 n/a
Length mm 140.5 n/a
Diameter mm 78.0 n/a
Min focus m 1.8 n/a
Max magnification 0.15 n/a

Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C.

A 200mm f/2.8 manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto

Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 Auto Telephoto: a manual-focus telephoto prime lens with a 200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

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