Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. BL
The Canon 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. BL is a 100mm f/2.8 lens designed for Canon FD mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Canon 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. BL
Key Features — Canon 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. BL
100mm f/2.8 Prime: Fixed telephoto focal length with a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, well-suited to portraiture and subject isolation.
Super Spectra Coating: Canon's multi-layer S.S.C. optical coating reduces flare and ghosting, helping maintain contrast in backlit or high-contrast situations.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full 35mm frame, so there is no crop factor penalty when used on compatible Canon FD SLR bodies.
Manual Focus Design: Fully manual focus operation gives photographers precise control over their focus point with no autofocus mechanism to work around.
Canon FD Mount: Built for Canon FD mount SLR cameras, and widely adaptable to modern mirrorless systems via third-party adapters.
55mm Filter Thread: Standard front filter thread accepts widely available 55mm filters including UV, polarizer, and ND types.
Lens Specifications — Canon 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. BL
| 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 S.S.C. BL
The Canon FD 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. BL is a prime telephoto lens built around the Canon FD mount, designed for SLR cameras and covering a full-frame image circle. With a fixed 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it offers a classic short telephoto field of view that works well for portraiture and detail-focused shooting.
Focus is manual only, putting full control in the photographer's hands. The lens weighs 410g and features a 55mm filter thread at the front for straightforward filter compatibility. Canon's Super Spectra Coating (S.S.C.) is applied to help manage flare and maintain image contrast.
There is no image stabilization on this lens. As a vintage Canon FD mount optic, it pairs natively with Canon FD-mount SLR cameras and can be adapted to a wide range of modern bodies using third-party mount adapters, making it an accessible option for film shooters and vintage lens enthusiasts alike.
Pros — Canon 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. BL
- ✓Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture for a 100mm prime, supporting subject separation and low-light use
- ✓Full-frame coverage means no crop factor concerns on compatible Canon FD SLR bodies
- ✓Canon Super Spectra Coating (S.S.C.) helps reduce flare and maintain contrast
Cons — Canon 100mm f/2.8 S.S.C. BL
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support whatsoever
- ✗Canon FD mount is discontinued and requires an adapter for use on modern camera systems
- ✗No image stabilization, which is a consideration when shooting handheld at 100mm