Best telephoto prime lenses for Canon FD: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 49 telephoto prime lenses for Canon FD. Fixed-focal-length lenses of 135mm and longer.

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 135mm f/3.5
2.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 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto
3.Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto

200mm · f/3.0 · Canon FD

The Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto is a manual-focus telephoto prime lens covering 200mm at f/3 for Canon FD mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

Specs Compare with 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
4.Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2

500mm · f/8.0 · Canon FD

This 500mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens from Tamron fits Canon FD mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

Specs Compare with SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
5.Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2

500mm · f/8.0 · Canon FD

The Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus mirror telephoto lens covering 500mm at f/8 for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact ...

Specs Compare with 600mm f/8 Solid Cat
6.Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat

600mm · f/8.0 · Canon FD

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...

Specs Compare with New FD 135mm f/2
7.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.

Specs Compare with FL 135mm f/2.5
8.Canon FL 135mm f/2.5

135mm · f/2.5 · Canon FD

This 135mm f/2.5 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 SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
9.Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

135mm · f/2.5 · Canon FD

This 135mm f/2.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Tamron fits Canon FD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
10.Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2

135mm · f/2.5 · Canon FD

Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is...

Specs Compare with FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
11.Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C.

200mm · f/2.8 · Canon FD

A 200mm f/2.8 manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

Specs Compare with FDn 135mm 1:2.8
12.Canon FDn 135mm 1:2.8

135mm · f/2.8 · Canon FD

Canon FDn 135mm 1:2.8: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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