Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6 vs New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L

Both are Canon FD telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 1980

Pick the FD 100-300mm f/5.6 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 3515 g lighter (835 g vs 4350 g)
You want a wider view: 100mm vs 150mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 2 m vs 12 m
You want a compact lens: 207 mm vs 468 mm long

Pick the New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L if

You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
You prefer a newer design: released 1982 vs 1980

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6 and the Canon New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L
	FD 100-300mm f/5.6	New FD 150–600mm f/5.6L
Focal length	100-300mm	150-600mm
Weight	835 g lighter	4350 g
Length	207 mm shorter	468 mm
Diameter	72.2 mm slimmer	123 mm
Filter thread	58 mm	34 mm
Min focus distance	2 m closer	12 m
Max magnification	0.18×	0.26× larger
Optical design	14 elements / 9 groups	19 elements / 15 groups
Released	1980	1982

7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Canon both
Mount: Canon FD both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/5.6 both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6

Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 100-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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