Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L vs Vivitar 24mm f/2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
New FD 24mm f/1.4L
Vivitar
24mm f/2
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | New FD 24mm f/1.4L | 24mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | n/a |
| Weight g | 430 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 68.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | n/a |
Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L
Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L: a fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Canon L series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Vivitar 24mm f/2
The Vivitar 24mm f/2 is a fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2 for Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.