Canon New FD 17mm f/4 vs Tokina SL 17 17mm f/3.5
Both are Canon FD prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon New FD 17mm f/4 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Tokina SL 17 17mm f/3.5 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 55 g lighter (305 g vs 360 g)
Spec differences
9 differences| Canon New FD 17mm f/4 | Tokina SL 17 17mm f/3.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Tokina
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
360 g
|
305 g
lighter
|
| Length |
56 mm
|
49 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
70 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
0.11×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
6
|
| Released |
1979
|
not listed
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon FD both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 17mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.25 m both
- Optical design
- 11 elements / 9 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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.
Our notes
Tokina SL 17 17mm f/3.5
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Canon FD 17mm f/4 vs Tokina SL 17 17mm f/3.5
Tokina SL 17 17mm f/3.5: ⅓ stop faster, 185 g lighter
Canon FD 17mm f/4 vs New FD 17mm f/4
New FD 17mm f/4: 130 g lighter, newer (1979)