Description
Vivitar marketed a wide range of lenses, some sourced from excellent manufacturers (like Kino Precision/Kiron, Komine) and others more budget-oriented. A Vivitar 200mm f/3.5 for Canon FD mount would have been a relatively fast telephoto prime lens, competing with similar offerings from Canon and other third parties. The specific manufacturer (indicated by the first digits of the serial number) often determines the quality and reputation. An f/3.5 aperture at 200mm was desirable for isolating subjects and shooting in less-than-ideal lighting conditions.