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Quick answer
The Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat is a super telephoto mirror lens covering 600mm at f/8.0 for the Canon FD mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat: a manual-focus mirror telephoto lens with a 600mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat specifications
What can you shoot with the Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat?
At 600mm this is a super telephoto mirror, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 600mm | 3.4° | 4.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 960mm | 2.1° | 2.6° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 1200mm | 1.7° | 2.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat use?
It uses the Canon FD mount, so it fits Canon FD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat?
It is a fixed 600mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/8.0. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 600mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/8.0.
What is the Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 960mm on full frame, with a 2.1° horizontal and 2.6° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 1200mm on full frame, with a 1.7° horizontal and 2.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Canon FD from other brands
All Canon FD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
