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Canon FD 50mm f/1.2 L vs Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C.

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

Verdict at a glance

  • Canon FD 50mm f/1.2 L goes wider (50mm vs 55mm).
  • Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. reaches further (55mm vs 50mm).
Specification comparison
Spec FD 50mm f/1.2 L FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C.
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 50mm (wider) 55mm
Max aperture f/1.2 f/1.2
Format n/a full-frame
Af motor n/a none
Filter mm n/a 58
Diameter mm n/a 75.8
Min focus m n/a 0.6

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 FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C.

The Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 55mm at f/1.2 for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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