Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.8 vs Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro
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/3.5 Macro
Verdict at a glance
- Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.8 is faster by 1.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.8 is lighter by 65g.
| Spec | FDn 50mm 1:1.8 | New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 4 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 6 |
| Weight g | 170 (lighter) | 235 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 52 |
| Length mm | 35.0 | 57.0 |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | 63.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 | 0.232 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | 0.5 |
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/3.5 Macro
A 50mm f/3.5 manual-focus macro lens, the Canon New FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.