Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. 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 100mm f/2 is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is lighter by 85g.
- Canon New FD 100mm f/2 is the newer design (1980 vs 1973).
| Spec | FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. | New FD 100mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 5 | 6 |
| Weight g | 360 (lighter) | 445 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 52 |
| Length mm | 57.0 | 70.0 |
| Diameter mm | 67.0 | 63.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 0.12 |
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 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.