Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8 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 85mm f/1.8 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8 is lighter by 100g.
- Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8 goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Canon New FD 100mm f/2 reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
- Canon New FD 100mm f/2 is the newer design (1980 vs 1979).
| Spec | New FD 85mm f/1.8 | New FD 100mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 6 |
| Weight g | 345 (lighter) | 445 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 52 |
| Length mm | 53.5 | 70.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 63.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 (closer focusing) | 1.0 |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.12 |
Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8
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/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.