Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4 vs Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Tamron
SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.4 is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | FDn 50mm 1:1.4 | SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 7 | n/a |
| Weight g | 235 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 41.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | n/a |
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.
Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2
A 50mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.