Vivitar 35‑70mm f/3.5 Zoom Lens – Canon FD Mount – Very Good Condition

Overview

The Vivitar 35–70mm f/3.5 is a compact, versatile manual‑focus zoom lens designed for the Canon FD system. Offering a practical wide‑to‑short‑telephoto range with a constant f/3.5 aperture, it is well‑suited to travel, general photography and adapted digital use.
This example is in Very Good Condition, fully tested and working.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings bright with light cleaning marks only
• Aperture blades clean and snappy
• Zoom and focus rings smooth and correctly damped
• Exterior shows light cosmetic wear appropriate for age
• Canon FD mount clean and secure
• No separation or mechanical issues observed

Included

• Vivitar 35–70mm f/3.5 lens – Canon FD mount
• Front cap
• Rear cap

No other items included unless specified.

Key Features

• 35–70mm compact zoom range
• Constant f/3.5 aperture
• Smooth manual focus
• Solid metal construction
• Versatile for everyday shooting
• Canon FD mount
• Ideal for Canon FD film bodies and adapted digital use

Compatibility

Native fit:

• Canon FD and New FD 35mm SLRs

Adaptable to:

• Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Micro Four Thirds and others (manual focus)
  FD → Canon EF adapters exist but require optical correction; not recommended.

Collectors / Buyer Notes

Vivitar’s constant‑aperture zooms remain popular for their solid build and consistent optical performance. FD‑mount examples continue to sell well due to strong demand for Canon manual‑focus glass.

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