Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. vs Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. | New FD 50mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | n/a | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 7 | 6 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 52 |
| Length mm | 49.0 | 35.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 0.6 |
| Max magnification | 0.145 | 0.1 |
| Weight g | n/a | 170 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 63.0 |
Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C.
A classic Canon FD standard lens from the S.S.C. coating era. It has a 55mm filter thread, focuses to 0.45m and has an aperture ring.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Solid metal build
- Aperture ring for stop-down use
- Sharp when stopped down
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Needs an adapter on digital
- Flare without a hood
Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8
Canon New FD 50mm f/1.8: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.