Canon FD 50mm f/1.2 L vs Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FD 50mm f/1.2 L
Canon
New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FD 50mm f/1.2 L is faster by 3.1 stops (f/1.2 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | FD 50mm f/1.2 L | New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Released | n/a | 1979 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 4 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 6 |
| Weight g | n/a | 235 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 52 |
| Length mm | n/a | 57.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 63.0 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.232 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.5 |
Canon FD 50mm f/1.2 L
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.
Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro
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.