Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8 vs Canon FL 58mm f/1.2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FL 58mm f/1.2 is faster by 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8 is lighter by 240g.
- Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8 goes wider (50mm vs 58mm).
- Canon FL 58mm f/1.2 reaches further (58mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | New FD 50mm f/1.8 | FL 58mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 58mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | 5 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 7 |
| Weight g | 170 (lighter) | 410 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 58 |
| Length mm | 35.0 | 52.5 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 64.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | 0.117 |
Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8
Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Canon FL 58mm f/1.2
The Canon FL 58mm f/1.2 is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 58mm at f/1.2 for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.