Canon FDn 24mm 1:2.8 vs Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FDn 24mm 1:2.8 is lighter by 105g.
- Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C. goes wider (20mm vs 24mm).
- Canon FDn 24mm 1:2.8 reaches further (24mm vs 20mm).
- Canon FDn 24mm 1:2.8 is the newer design (1979 vs 1973).
| Spec | FDn 24mm 1:2.8 | FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm | 20mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 10 | 10 |
| Weight g | 240 (lighter) | 345 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 72 |
| Length mm | 43.0 | 58.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 75.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.11 | 0.126 |
Canon FDn 24mm 1:2.8
A 24mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Canon FDn 24mm 1:2.8 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Canon FD 20mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
This 20mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.