Canon FDn 24mm 1:2.8 vs Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
New FD 24mm f/1.4L
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Canon FDn 24mm 1:2.8 is lighter by 190g.
| Spec | FDn 24mm 1:2.8 | New FD 24mm f/1.4L |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 10 | 10 |
| Weight g | 240 (lighter) | 430 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 72 |
| Length mm | 43.0 | 68.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 76.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.11 | 0.12 |
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 New FD 24mm f/1.4L
Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L: a fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Canon L series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.