Best 50mm lenses for Canon FD: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 22 50mm lenses for Canon FD. The 'nifty fifty' range: fixed lenses between 45mm and 58mm, close to the natural perspective of the eye.

How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.

1.Canon New FD 50mm f/1.4

50mm · f/1.4 · Canon FD

Manual-focus 50mm f/1.4 for Canon FD cameras. It is a film-era normal lens widely used on adapted mirrorless bodies.

Specs Compare with FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C.
2.Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C.

50mm · f/1.4 · Canon FD

A classic Canon FD standard lens from the S.S.C. coating era. It has a 55mm filter thread, focuses to 0.45m and has an aperture ring.

Specs Compare with FDn 50mm 1:1.4
3.Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4

50mm · f/1.4 · Canon FD

Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday...

Specs Compare with New FD 50mm f/1.8
4.Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8

50mm · f/1.8 · Canon FD

Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and every...

Specs Compare with FL 58mm f/1.2
5.Canon FL 58mm f/1.2

58mm · f/1.2 · Canon FD

The Canon FL 58mm f/1.2 is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 58mm at f/1.2 for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Specs Compare with 50mm f/1.4 Auto
6.Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto

50mm · f/1.4 · Canon FD

The Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Specs Compare with 50mm f/1.8 Auto
7.Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto

50mm · f/1.8 · Canon FD

Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and every...

Specs Compare with New FD 50mm f/1.2L
8.Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L

50mm · f/1.2 · Canon FD

A 50mm f/1.2 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Canon L series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photogr...

Specs Compare with FDn 50mm 1:1.8
9.Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.8

50mm · f/1.8 · Canon FD

Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.8: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday...

Specs Compare with New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro
10.Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro

50mm · f/3.5 · Canon FD

A 50mm f/3.5 manual-focus macro lens, the Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Specs Compare with FD 50mm f/1.2 L
11.Canon FD 50mm f/1.2 L

50mm · f/1.2 · Canon FD

This 50mm f/1.2 fast manual-focus standard prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras, from the Canon L series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Specs Compare with FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C.
12.Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C.

55mm · f/1.2 · Canon FD

The Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 55mm at f/1.2 for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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