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Quick answer
The Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro is a short telephoto macro lens covering 100mm at f/4.0 for the Canon FD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
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 100mm f/4 Macro specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1979
- Optical construction
- 5 elements in 3 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.5x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 455 g
- Length
- 95 mm
- Diameter
- 70.3 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro?
At 100mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 160mm | 12.8° | 15.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro use?
It uses the Canon FD mount, so it fits Canon FD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro?
It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Canon New FD 100mm f/4 Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 160mm on full frame, with a 12.8° horizontal and 15.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 200mm on full frame, with a 10.3° horizontal and 12.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Canon FD from other brands
All Canon FD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
