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Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C. vs Canon New FD 20mm f/2.8

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Canon New FD 20mm f/2.8 is lighter by 40g.
  • Canon New FD 20mm f/2.8 is the newer design (1979 vs 1973).
Specification comparison
Spec FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C. New FD 20mm f/2.8
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 20mm 20mm
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Released 1973 1979
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 9 9
Af motor none none
Elements 10 10
Weight g 345 305 (lighter)
Filter mm 72 72
Length mm 58.0 58.0
Diameter mm 75.0 76.5
Min focus m 0.25 0.25
Max magnification 0.126 0.13

Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C.

This 20mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Canon New FD 20mm f/2.8

The Canon New FD 20mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 20mm at f/2.8 for Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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