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Canon New FD 35mm f/2 vs Canon New FD 100mm f/2

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

Verdict at a glance

  • Canon New FD 35mm f/2 is lighter by 200g.
  • Canon New FD 35mm f/2 goes wider (35mm vs 100mm).
  • Canon New FD 100mm f/2 reaches further (100mm vs 35mm).
  • Canon New FD 100mm f/2 is the newer design (1980 vs 1979).
Specification comparison
Spec New FD 35mm f/2 New FD 100mm f/2
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 35mm (wider) 100mm
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
Released 1979 1980
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 8 4
Af motor none none
Elements 10 6
Weight g 245 (lighter) 445
Filter mm 52 52
Length mm 46.0 70.0
Diameter mm 63.0 63.0
Min focus m 0.3 (closer focusing) 1.0
Max magnification 0.17 0.12

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.

Canon New FD 100mm f/2

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.

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