Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L 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 85mm f/1.2L
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L is faster by 3.5 stops (f/1.2 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Canon FD 100mm f/4 Macro reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | New FD 85mm f/1.2L | FD 100mm f/4 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 1980 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Weight g | 680 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 71.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 80.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.9 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | n/a |
Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L
A 85mm f/1.2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Canon L series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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.