The Canon New FD (nFD) mount 50mm f1.2L is slightly larger and heavier than the normal, non-L, nFD 50mm f1.2 (see picture below). It's very well built and you know and feel the quality workmanship by holding it in your hand. I shot a few pictures with it this morning and I am quite satisfied with it. Not really a huge difference between this and the non-L nFD 50mm f1.2; if there is, you would have to pixel peek to death to find it. I promise, if I find the time and will myself to the task, I will do a comparison of the two lenses.
Three brothers - nFD 50mm f1.2L [left], nFD 50mm f1.2 [middle], and nFD 50mm f1.4 [right]
Size comparison. Click for larger
Crossing. shot through windshell - NEX-6 & Canon nFD 50mm f1.2L @ f1.4. Click for larger
Streetcar - NEX-6 & Canon nFD 50mm f1.2L @ f1.4
Interesting article.
ReplyDeleteHave you compared the 50/1.2 FD with the 58/1.2 Rokkor?
Tim
Not yet. There are so many lenses I should do comparos but I find it very boring thing to do :)
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