Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.8 vs Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FDn 50mm 1:1.8
Canon
New FD 50mm f/1.2L
Verdict at a glance
- Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L is faster by 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.8 is lighter by 210g.
- Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L is the newer design (1980 vs 1979).
| Spec | FDn 50mm 1:1.8 | New FD 50mm f/1.2L |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 8 |
| Weight g | 170 (lighter) | 380 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 52 |
| Length mm | 35.0 | 50.5 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 65.3 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 | 0.5 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | 0.13 |
Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.8
Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.8: 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.
Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L
A 50mm f/1.2 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2L is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Canon L series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.