Quick answer
The Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L is a short telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.2 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
A 85mm f/1.2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L is designed for Canon FD mount bodies, from the Canon L series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.2
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1980
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.9 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.12x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 680 g
- Length
- 71 mm
- Diameter
- 80.8 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L?
At 85mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 85mm | 23.9° | 28.6° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 136mm | 15.1° | 18.1° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 170mm | 12.1° | 14.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L 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 85mm f/1.2L?
It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.2.
What is the Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 136mm on full frame, with a 15.1° horizontal and 18.1° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 170mm on full frame, with a 12.1° horizontal and 14.5° 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.
