Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. vs Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is lighter by 180g.
- Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 goes wider (28mm vs 100mm).
- Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. reaches further (100mm vs 28mm).
- Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is the newer design (1979 vs 1973).
| Spec | FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. | 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 100mm | 28mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 5 | 7 |
| Weight g | 360 | 180 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 55 | 49 |
| Length mm | 57.0 | 37.5 |
| Diameter mm | 67.0 | 64.5 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| 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.
Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
This 28mm f/2.5 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Tamron fits Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.