Canon New FD 85mm f/1.8 vs f/2.8 Soft Focus
Both are Canon FD prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the f/1.8 if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 55 g lighter (345 g vs 400 g)
- You want a compact lens: 53.5 mm vs 70 mm long
Pick the f/2.8 Soft Focus if
- You prefer a newer design: released 1983 vs 1979
Spec differences
7 differences| f/1.8 | f/2.8 Soft Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
345 g
lighter
|
400 g
|
| Length |
53.5 mm
shorter
|
70 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
|
0.8 m
closer
|
| Released |
1979
|
1983
|
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- Brand
- Canon both
- Mount
- Canon FD both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.12× both
- Optical design
- 6 elements / 4 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
