Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8 vs Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8
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/1.8 is lighter by 175g.
- Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8 goes wider (50mm vs 85mm).
- Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8 reaches further (85mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | New FD 50mm f/1.8 | New FD 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 6 |
| Weight g | 170 (lighter) | 345 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 52 |
| Length mm | 35.0 | 53.5 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 63.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 (closer focusing) | 0.85 |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | 0.12 |
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 New FD 85mm f/1.8
This 85mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.