Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. vs Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
Tamron
SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 is lighter by 290g.
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 goes wider (135mm vs 200mm).
- Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. reaches further (200mm vs 135mm).
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 is the newer design (1979 vs 1975).
| Spec | FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. | SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 200mm | 135mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 5 | 4 |
| Weight g | 700 | 410 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 58 |
| Length mm | 140.5 | 84.0 |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.8 | 1.2 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | n/a |
Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
A 200mm f/2.8 manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.