Canon FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C. vs New FD 85mm f/2.8 Soft Focus
Both are Canon FD prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C. if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
Pick the New FD 85mm f/2.8 Soft Focus if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C. | New FD 85mm f/2.8 Soft Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
400 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
70 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.12×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
6 elements / 4 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
| Released |
not listed
|
1983
|
4 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Brand
- Canon both
- Mount
- Canon FD both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
Our notes
Canon FD 85mm f/1.8 S.S.C.
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.
Our notes
