Canon FD 100mm f/2.8
The Canon 100mm f/2.8 is a 100mm f/2.8 lens designed for Canon FD mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon FD 100mm f/2.8
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Lens Overview — Canon 100mm f/2.8
Key Features — Canon 100mm f/2.8
100mm f/2.8 Prime: Fixed 100mm focal length at f/2.8 maximum aperture, a classic combination well-suited to portrait and close-up photography.
Canon FD Mount: Designed for Canon FD mount SLR bodies, and widely adapted to modern mirrorless systems via third-party adapters.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers a full 35mm frame, compatible with the complete range of Canon FD film SLR bodies.
Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus operation with no autofocus system, suited to deliberate, controlled shooting workflows.
55mm Filter Thread: Common 55mm front filter thread makes it straightforward to source compatible filters and accessories.
410g Build Weight: At 410g, the lens is substantial enough to feel well-built without being burdensome for handheld use.
Lens Specifications — Canon 100mm f/2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Macro, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | SLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon FD |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 55mm |
Description — Canon 100mm f/2.8
The Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 is a prime telephoto lens built around the Canon FD mount, designed specifically for SLR camera bodies. It delivers a fixed 100mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, covering a full-frame image circle. This is a fully manual focus lens with no autofocus and no image stabilization, placing the full shooting experience in the hands of the photographer.
Weighing in at 410g, it is a solid yet manageable lens for handheld use. The 55mm filter thread is a practical, commonly available size. Whether used on a Canon FD film SLR or adapted to a modern mirrorless body via a third-party adapter, this lens delivers a classic, deliberate manual shooting workflow at a versatile telephoto focal length.
Pros — Canon 100mm f/2.8
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/2.8 provides a wide opening for a 100mm telephoto prime
- ✓Fixed 100mm focal length with full-frame coverage for Canon FD mount SLR cameras
- ✓Manageable weight of 410g for a telephoto prime lens
Cons — Canon 100mm f/2.8
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability whatsoever
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be challenging at 100mm without support
- ✗Canon FD mount is legacy and not natively compatible with Canon EF or RF systems without an adapter