Lens · prime
Canon FD 100mm f/2
Canon · from 1980
Vintage35mm
Canon FD 100mm f/2: 6 elements in 4 groups, 8 aperture blades, 1m minimum focus, 52mm filter thread, 445g. Canon Camera Museum marketing dates: New FD100mm f/2 (January 1980).
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Max aperture
- f/2
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 6 / 4
Known for
- Portraits
- Events
- Theater
- Available light
Considerations
- 1.0m minimum focus
- Heavier than slower alternatives
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Smooth, excellent subject separation
Rendering: Sharp with beautiful blur
Colour: Neutral, accurate
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
New FD
1980-1989
All-black, bayonet-style mount
New FD only; no breech-lock version
Common issues
- Focus ring wear
- Aperture blade oil
- Focus ring stiffness
Buying guide
Test aperture operation and focus smoothness. The hood is the separate BT-52 bayonet type.
Specifications
| Mount | Canon FD |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 1m |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Weight | 445g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £150 - £280
- Mint
- ~£350
Indicative, no dated source.