Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. vs Canon New 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.
- Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is lighter by 95g.
- Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro is the newer design (1979 vs 1973).
| Spec | FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. | New 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 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 3 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 5 | 5 |
| Weight g | 360 (lighter) | 455 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 52 |
| Length mm | 57.0 | 95.0 |
| Diameter mm | 67.0 | 70.3 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.45 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 0.5 |
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/4 Macro
Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro: a manual-focus macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Canon FD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.