Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
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
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L is faster by 0.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
| Spec | New FD 50mm f/1.2L | 50mm f/1.4 Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.4 |
| 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.
Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
The Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.