Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. vs Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 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 FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. goes wider (50mm vs 135mm).
- Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C. reaches further (135mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. | FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 7 | 4 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 55 |
| Length mm | 49.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 1.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.145 | 0.098 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 66.0 |
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 FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C.
A compact FD telephoto with S.C. coating, a 55mm thread and an aperture ring. It focuses down to 1.5m.
Pros
- Light
- Compact
- Sharp stopped down
- Aperture ring
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Slow f/3.5 aperture
- Older S.C. coating