Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro vs Canon FD 100mm f/4 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro goes wider (50mm vs 100mm).
- Canon FD 100mm f/4 Macro reaches further (100mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro | FD 100mm f/4 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 4 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 235 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 57.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.232 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | n/a |
Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro
A 50mm f/3.5 manual-focus macro lens, the Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Canon FD 100mm f/4 Macro
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.