Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L 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.
Canon
New FD 85mm f/1.2L
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L 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 335g.
- Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L is the newer design (1980 vs 1979).
| Spec | New FD 85mm f/1.2L | New FD 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 8 | 6 |
| Weight g | 680 | 345 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 52 |
| Length mm | 71.0 | 53.5 |
| Diameter mm | 80.8 | 63.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.9 | 0.85 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.12 |
Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L
A 85mm f/1.2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Canon L series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
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.