Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro 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 New FD 135mm f/3.5 is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 is lighter by 130g.
- Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro goes wider (100mm vs 135mm).
- Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 reaches further (135mm vs 100mm).
| Spec | New FD 100mm f/4 Macro | New FD 135mm f/3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Macro | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 100mm (wider) | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 3 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 5 | 4 |
| Weight g | 455 | 325 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 52 | 52 |
| Length mm | 95.0 | 85.0 |
| Diameter mm | 70.3 | 63.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 1.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 0.13 |
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.
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.