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Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. vs Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7

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 Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 is a 55mm f/1.7 Minolta SR (MC) lens made 1968-1973, valued at $30 to $120 used.

Specifications side by side

Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. and Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 specifications compared
SpecificationCanon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C.Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7
Focal length55 mm55 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.7
Native mountCanon FDMinolta SR (MC)
Production years1973-19791968-1973
Optical design7 elements / 5 groups, Double Gauss6 elements / 5 groups, Double Gauss
Typical used value$320$60
Value range$180 to $600$30 to $120
Adapts toSony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-mountSony 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 stop faster: f/1.2 against f/1.7.
  • The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 is cheaper. Typical used value is $60 against $320, a gap of $260 (roughly 5.3x). Ranges: $30 to $120 versus $180 to $600.
  • Both are 55mm lenses, so framing is identical on the same sensor.
  • The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 is the older design; production began around 1968 against 1973 for the Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. (1968-1973 versus 1973-1979).
  • They use different mounts, Canon FD and Minolta SR (MC), 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 Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7.

Which one to buy

Choose the Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. for the 1 stop of extra speed. Choose the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 for the $260 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.

Full reference pages

Mount references: Canon FD and Minolta SR