Quick answer
The Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/1.4 for the Canon FD mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L: a fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Canon L series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1979
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.12x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 430 g
- Length
- 68 mm
- Diameter
- 76.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L?
At 24mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38mm | 50.2° | 58.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 48mm | 41.1° | 48.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L use?
It uses the Canon FD mount, so it fits Canon FD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L?
It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Canon New FD 24mm f/1.4L equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 38mm on full frame, with a 50.2° horizontal and 58.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 48mm on full frame, with a 41.1° horizontal and 48.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Canon FD from other brands
All Canon FD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
