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Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L vs Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2

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 50mm f/1.2L is faster by 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec New FD 50mm f/1.2L SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2
Brand Canon Tamron
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 50mm 50mm
Max aperture f/1.2 (faster) f/1.8
Released 1980 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 6 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 8 n/a
Weight g 380 n/a
Filter mm 52 n/a
Length mm 50.5 n/a
Diameter mm 65.3 n/a
Min focus m 0.5 n/a
Max magnification 0.13 n/a

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.

Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2

A 50mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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