This New FD normal lens was marketed in June 1979. The edition matters: a reference to an older FD 50 mm lens is not sufficient to identify this particular version.
Documented specifications
| Construction | 6 elements in 4 groups |
|---|---|
| Aperture blades | 5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Closest focus | 0.6 m |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm |
| Weight | 170 g |
Sources
Canon Camera Museum: New FD50mm f/1.8. Consulted 27 October 2026. This reference summarises documented features; it is not a hands-on review.