Canon FL 135mm f/2.5 vs Canon New FD 135mm f/2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FL 135mm f/2.5
Canon
New FD 135mm f/2
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 135mm f/2 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
- Canon FL 135mm f/2.5 is lighter by 25g.
- Canon New FD 135mm f/2 is the newer design (1980 vs 1965).
| Spec | FL 135mm f/2.5 | New FD 135mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | 5 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 6 |
| Weight g | 645 (lighter) | 670 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 72 |
| Length mm | 102.0 | 90.4 |
| Diameter mm | 68.0 | 78.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 1.3 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.106 | 0.13 |
Canon FL 135mm f/2.5
This 135mm f/2.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Canon New FD 135mm f/2
This 135mm f/2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.