Best portrait lenses for Canon FD: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 32 portrait lenses for Canon FD. Short-telephoto primes between 70mm and 135mm, the classic portrait range.

How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.

1.Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C.

135mm · f/3.5 · Canon FD

A compact FD telephoto with S.C. coating, a 55mm thread and an aperture ring. It focuses down to 1.5m.

Specs Compare with New FD 85mm f/1.8
2.Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8

85mm · f/1.8 · Canon FD

This 85mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with New FD 100mm f/2
3.Canon New FD 100mm f/2

100mm · f/2.0 · Canon FD

A 100mm f/2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 100mm f/2 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
4.Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C.

100mm · f/2.8 · Canon FD

A 100mm f/2.8 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with New FD 135mm f/3.5
5.Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5

135mm · f/3.5 · Canon FD

A 135mm f/3.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with New FD 100mm f/4 Macro
6.Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro

100mm · f/4.0 · Canon FD

Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro: a manual-focus macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers an...

Specs Compare with FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C.
7.Canon FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C.

85mm · f/1.8 · Canon FD

This 85mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with 90mm f/2.5 Macro
8.Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro

90mm · f/2.5 · Canon FD

Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro: a manual-focus macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and i...

Specs Compare with Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro
9.Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro

90mm · f/2.5 · Canon FD

The Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro is a manual-focus macro lens covering 90mm at f/2.5 for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Specs Compare with FD 100mm f/4 Macro
10.Canon FD 100mm f/4 Macro

100mm · f/4.0 · Canon FD

This 100mm f/4 manual-focus macro lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Specs Compare with New FD 85mm f/1.2L
11.Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L

85mm · f/1.2 · Canon FD

A 85mm f/1.2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Canon L series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with New FD 135mm f/2
12.Canon New FD 135mm f/2

135mm · f/2.0 · Canon FD

This 135mm f/2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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