Vivitar Canon EF Macro

100mm f/3.5 AF Macro

100mm
f/3.5
Macro

Quick answer

The Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro is a short telephoto macro lens covering 100mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

The Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/3.5 for Canon EF mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro specifications

Brand: Vivitar
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 100mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Macro

What can you shoot with the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro?

At 100mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:

Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings
Isolating subjects from the background

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	100mm	20.4°	24.4°
APS-C	1.6x	160mm	12.8°	15.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro?

It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a short telephoto lens.

Is the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.

What is the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 160mm on full frame, with a 12.8° horizontal and 15.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.