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Rent NowCanon 100mm f/2.8 FD-Mount Lens
Vintage Manual Focus Telephoto Prime SOLD AS-IS / REPAIR
The Canon 100mm f/2.8 FD-mount is a classic, short-telephoto manual focus prime lens from the golden era of film photography. Universally loved for its flattering focal length, compact size, and excellent separation of subjects from backgrounds, this lens is historically a staple for portraiture, street photography, and candid snapshots. Featuring a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture and a classic all-metal physical barrel design, it natively fits Canon legacy SLR film cameras (like the AE-1, A-1, and F-1) and is highly sought after by modern mirrorless creators who adapt vintage glass for its organic, cinematic character. Please note: This lens is being sold strictly AS-IS due to internal optical fungus.
Key Features & Engineering
Flattering 100mm Portrait Reach: Delivers a classic short-telephoto perspective that offers beautiful natural compression for facial features, making it an exceptional choice for portraiture and close-up detail shots.
Fast f/2.8 Aperture: The bright f/2.8 maximum aperture allows for solid low-light performance and provides excellent control over shallow depth of field when isolating a subject from a busy background.
Tactile FD Manual Focus Mount: Fully mechanical manual focus architecture features a deeply ribbed focus ring that delivers smooth, dampened, and highly precise focus adjustments.
Classic Mechanical Construction: Built with an all-metal barrel and engineered to the demanding standards of Canon’s vintage manufacturing era. Features a standard 52mm front filter thread size.
Item Condition & AS-IS Notes
Optical Condition (Fungus Present): SOLD AS-IS. Inspection reveals internal optical fungus blooming inside the lens groups. Depending on the shooting angle and light source, this internal fungus will likely introduce lower image contrast, increased highlights blooming, or a soft, “dreamy” vintage character.
Mechanical Status: The mechanical focus ring and physical aperture ring are functional. The internal iris blades are dry and snappy. This unit is an ideal candidate for a thorough optical cleaning and restoration project, or for shooters looking to experiment with a budget-friendly, lo-fi portrait lens.
Included Accessories: This lens is being sold bare. It does NOT include a front lens cap, a rear lens cap, or a lens hood.
Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Vintage Short-Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Type: Canon FD (Manual Focus)
Focal Length: 100mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Focusing Control: Fully Manual Focus & Manual Aperture Ring
Filter Thread Size: 52 mm
Chassis Material: All-Metal Barrel Design
