Canon FL 58mm f/1.2 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 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 85mm f/1.8 is lighter by 65g.
- Canon FL 58mm f/1.2 goes wider (58mm vs 85mm).
- Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8 reaches further (85mm vs 58mm).
| Spec | FL 58mm f/1.2 | New FD 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 58mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | n/a | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 7 | 6 |
| Weight g | 410 | 345 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 58 | 52 |
| Length mm | 52.5 | 53.5 |
| Diameter mm | 64.5 | 63.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 (closer focusing) | 0.85 |
| Max magnification | 0.117 | 0.12 |
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.
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.