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Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. vs Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4

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Specification comparison
Spec FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. FDn 50mm 1:1.4
Brand Canon Canon
Mount Canon FD Canon FD
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 50mm 50mm
Max aperture f/1.4 f/1.4
Released n/a 1979
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 6 6
Af motor none none
Elements 7 7
Filter mm 55 52
Length mm 49.0 41.0
Min focus m 0.45 0.45
Max magnification 0.145 0.15
Weight g n/a 235
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 FDn 50mm 1:1.4

Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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