Canon FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C. vs Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C. is faster by 2.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Canon FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C. goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C. | New FD 100mm f/4 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | n/a | 1979 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 3 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 5 |
| Weight g | n/a | 455 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 52 |
| Length mm | n/a | 95.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 70.3 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.5 |
Canon FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C.
This 85mm f/1.8 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.
Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro
Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro: a manual-focus macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.