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Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. vs Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5

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 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
  • Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 is lighter by 35g.
  • Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. goes wider (100mm vs 135mm).
  • Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 reaches further (135mm vs 100mm).
  • Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 is the newer design (1979 vs 1973).
Specification comparison
Spec FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. New FD 135mm f/3.5
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Prime Telephoto
Focal length 100mm (wider) 135mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/3.5
Released 1973 1979
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 5 4
Af motor none none
Elements 5 4
Weight g 360 325 (lighter)
Filter mm 55 52
Length mm 57.0 85.0
Diameter mm 67.0 63.0
Min focus m 1.0 (closer focusing) 1.3
Max magnification 0.13 0.13

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 135mm f/3.5

A 135mm f/3.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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