Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4 vs Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C.
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4 is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4 is lighter by 108g.
- Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. goes wider (28mm vs 50mm).
- Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4 reaches further (50mm vs 28mm).
- Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4 is the newer design (1979 vs 1975).
| Spec | FDn 50mm 1:1.4 | FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 28mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 7 | 9 |
| Weight g | 235 (lighter) | 343 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 55 |
| Length mm | 41.0 | 61.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 66.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 0.135 |
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.
Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C.
A fast FD wide-angle with S.S.C. coating, a 55mm filter thread and an aperture ring. It focuses to 0.3m and weighs about 343g.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Solid build
- Compact
- Close focus of 0.3m
Cons
- Manual focus
- Soft wide open
- Flare