The Mystery of the Nifty Fifty

[macmike]

Right, we all know there are two Canon 50mm f/1.8 lenses; the ubiquitous Mark II and the elusive Mark I. But I'm wondering, are there any other Canon 50mm f/1.8 lenses?

I saw one in a used camera shop window but it didn't look much like pictures I've seen of the Nifty Fifty Mark I.

please

ta

 

[dod]

there are the 50mm F1.8 with the FD mount, i.e. manual focus, one of them maybe?

 

[CT]

Probably the 50mm FD series which preceeded the current EF (autofocus) series. I have one on my Canon A1. You can get an adapter to use one on an EOS camera, you'll just be limited to manual focus.

 

[Moos3h]

Well there were plenty in the old 'FD' fit too.

The 50mm is a great lens and truly deserves its place in history!

Cheers,
James

 

[macmike]

:bonk: of course. That makes sense. Thanks guys