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Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. vs Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C.

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. is faster by 1.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
  • Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. goes wider (28mm vs 135mm).
  • Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C. reaches further (135mm vs 28mm).
Specification comparison
Spec FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C.
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Prime Telephoto
Focal length 28mm (wider) 135mm
Max aperture f/2.0 (faster) f/3.5
Released 1975 n/a
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 8 n/a
Af motor none none
Elements 9 4
Weight g 343 n/a
Filter mm 55 55
Length mm 61.0 n/a
Diameter mm 66.0 66.0
Min focus m 0.3 (closer focusing) 1.5
Max magnification 0.135 0.098

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 FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C.

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

Pros

  • Light
  • Compact
  • Sharp stopped down
  • Aperture ring

Cons

  • Manual focus only
  • Slow f/3.5 aperture
  • Older S.C. coating

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