Canon FD 17mm f/4 vs New FD 17mm f/4
Both are Canon FD prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the FD 17mm f/4 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the New FD 17mm f/4 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 130 g lighter (360 g vs 490 g)
- You prefer a newer design: released 1979 vs 1971
Spec differences
3 differences| FD 17mm f/4 | New FD 17mm f/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight |
490 g
|
360 g
lighter
|
| Diameter |
75 mm
|
76.5 mm
|
| Released |
1971
|
1979
|
13 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, length, filter thread, min focus distance, max magnification, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Canon both
- Mount
- Canon FD both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 17mm both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Length
- 56 mm both
- Filter thread
- 72 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.25 m both
- Max magnification
- 0.1× both
- Optical design
- 11 elements / 9 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Canon FD 17mm f/4
A 17mm f/4 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Canon FD 17mm f/4 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Canon New FD 17mm f/4
Canon New FD 17mm f/4: a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens with a 17mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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