Canon NewFD 50mm f/1.8 : Specifications and Opinions

Canon NewFD 50mm f/1.8

The Canon NewFD 50mm f/1.8 is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1979 to 1987 (discontinued). The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 30 €;

6 users have given it an average vote of 8.5 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	50 mm
Angle of view	46.8°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.8
Aperture blades	5
Lenses/Groups	6 elements in 4 groups
Min. focus distance	0.60 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.10x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	52 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	170 g
Dimensions	63 x 35 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Groucho1976

sent on 19 Gennaio 2026

Pros: Construction solidity and openness

Cons: In my opinion, none.

Opinion: I use it almost exclusively for black and white photos combined with the Canon EOS R6 m II with a special adapter. It always surprises me in a positive way by definition and grain. Obviously always keeping in mind his venerable age. With the wonderful focus peaking function of mirrorless cameras (especially in portraits), it is comfortable, pleasant and creative! Of course it's just my opinion, but if you have one stored to gather dust, I highly recommend you try.

Jeanpierree

sent on 14 Ottobre 2019

Pros: Definition, speed focus, adaptable on mirrorless, rendered on aps-c

Cons: full-opening definition, but always better than the 50mm 1.8 stm, the pentax 50mm smc 1.7, pentacon pb 50mm 1.8 and 7artisans 55mm 1.4 verified in a home test, the 50mm fd canon makes it better across the frame

Opinion: Underrated and fairly mistreated lens, it has a warmer color yield than the new STM. It makes good already at full opening, but there if you fight it well with the 50mm 1.8 stm, diaphragming the NewFD version makes better than many other similar optics. Definitely before you buy a lens from third parties Chinese is better this used!

Jacopo Maffei

sent on 20 Giugno 2018

Pros: Excellent opening, great for portraits, build quality.

Cons: Sometimes difficult to focus.

Opinion: Used in conjunction with the Canon a 1 and supported by a wide angle, it is convenient for portraits and reportage. The quality of the mechanics and the reliability of the lens are valuable (still after thirty years of use). The focus is not always immediate and sometimes makes it difficult to "grasp the moment" with moving subjects. The greatest difficulty (to want to be fussy) that is reflected in its use is to release the lens, an operation that takes a few seconds more for the existence of a "safety" button that must be pressed before turning the lens.

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Canon NewFD 50mm f/1.8 : Specifications and Opinions

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