Vivitar 85-205mm F/3.8 Auto Macro / Close Focusing

Specifications01

MountCANON FD

Focal length85-205mm

Max aperturef/3.8

TypeMacro · Telephoto · Zoom

Release year1975

Weight794 g

Filter size58 mm

Min focus distance2 m

Aperture blades6

Optical elements13

Groups9

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (with or without Auto Exposure setting)

Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeTelephoto zoom lens

Summary02

Vivitar 85–205mm F/3.8 Auto Macro/close-focusing zoom for Canon FD mount. Designed for portrait/close-up work with variable focal length and macro-capable focusing.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Canon FD mount has a flange distance of 42 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

FD lenses stay at full aperture until the camera moves a lever on the lens. Use an FD adapter with a ring that moves this lever.

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