Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. vs Canon New FD 35mm f/2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 35mm f/2 is lighter by 98g.
- Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. goes wider (28mm vs 35mm).
- Canon New FD 35mm f/2 reaches further (35mm vs 28mm).
- Canon New FD 35mm f/2 is the newer design (1979 vs 1975).
| Spec | FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. | New FD 35mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 28mm (wider) | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 9 | 10 |
| Weight g | 343 | 245 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 55 | 52 |
| Length mm | 61.0 | 46.0 |
| Diameter mm | 66.0 | 63.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.135 | 0.17 |
Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C.
A fast FD wide-angle with S.S.C. coating, a 55mm filter thread and an aperture ring. It focuses to 0.3m and weighs about 343g.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Solid build
- Compact
- Close focus of 0.3m
Cons
- Manual focus
- Soft wide open
- Flare
Canon New FD 35mm f/2
Canon New FD 35mm f/2: a fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens with a 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.