Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. 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.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. | FD 100mm f/4 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 1973 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 5 | n/a |
| Weight g | 360 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Length mm | 57.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 67.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
A 100mm f/2.8 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. 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.