Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L vs Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
New FD 50mm f/1.2L
Canon
New FD 85mm f/1.2L
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L is lighter by 300g.
- Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L goes wider (50mm vs 85mm).
- Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L reaches further (85mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | New FD 50mm f/1.2L | New FD 85mm f/1.2L |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 8 | 8 |
| Weight g | 380 (lighter) | 680 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 72 |
| Length mm | 50.5 | 71.0 |
| Diameter mm | 65.3 | 80.8 |
| Min focus m | 0.5 (closer focusing) | 0.9 |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 0.12 |
Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L
A 50mm f/1.2 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Canon L series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L
A 85mm f/1.2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Canon L series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.