Comparison
Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. vs Fujinon 55mm f/1.8 EBC
The Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. is a 55mm f/1.2 Canon FD lens made 1973-1979, valued at $180 to $600 used. The Fujinon 55mm f/1.8 EBC is a 55mm f/1.8 M42 lens made 1972-1978, valued at $50 to $170 used.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. | Fujinon 55mm f/1.8 EBC |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 |
| Native mount | Canon FD | M42 |
| Production years | 1973-1979 | 1972-1978 |
| Optical design | 7 elements / 5 groups, Double Gauss | 6 elements / 5 groups, Double Gauss, EBC multi-coating |
| Typical used value | $320 | $95 |
| Value range | $180 to $600 | $50 to $170 |
| Adapts to | Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-mount | Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-mount |
What actually differs
- The Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. is 1.2 stops faster: f/1.2 against f/1.8.
- The Fujinon 55mm f/1.8 EBC is cheaper. Typical used value is $95 against $320, a gap of $225 (roughly 3.4x). Ranges: $50 to $170 versus $180 to $600.
- Both are 55mm lenses, so framing is identical on the same sensor.
- The Fujinon 55mm f/1.8 EBC is the older design; production began around 1972 against 1973 for the Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. (1972-1978 versus 1973-1979).
- They use different mounts, Canon FD and M42, so each needs its own adapter. Both reach infinity on mirrorless bodies with a plain mechanical adapter.
- Construction differs: 7 elements in 5 groups for the Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C., 6 elements in 5 groups for the Fujinon 55mm f/1.8 EBC.
Which one to buy
Choose the Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. for the 1.2 stops of extra speed. Choose the Fujinon 55mm f/1.8 EBC for the $225 lower typical price. Rendering differs too: read the character notes below, because speed and price are the only advantages the catalog data can settle.
Minimum focus distance, weight, and measured sharpness are not in the catalog, so this comparison does not claim anything about them.