Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.8 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
FDn 50mm 1:1.8
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | FDn 50mm 1:1.8 | 50mm f/1.4 Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon FD | Canon FD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1979 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 4 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 170 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 35.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.6 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | n/a |
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.
Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
The Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Canon FD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.