Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8 vs Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C.
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 1.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8 goes wider (85mm vs 135mm).
- Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C. reaches further (135mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | New FD 85mm f/1.8 | FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 4 |
| Weight g | 345 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | 55 |
| Length mm | 53.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 66.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 (closer focusing) | 1.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.098 |
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 FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C.
A compact FD telephoto with S.C. coating, a 55mm thread and an aperture ring. It focuses down to 1.5m.
Pros
- Light
- Compact
- Sharp stopped down
- Aperture ring
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Slow f/3.5 aperture
- Older S.C. coating