Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto is faster by 1.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro | 50mm f/1.8 Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 4 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 235 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 57.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.232 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | n/a |
Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro
A 50mm f/3.5 manual-focus macro lens, the Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto
Vivitar 50mm f/1.8 Auto: 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.