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Canon FD 50mm F1.4 vs Minolta MD Rokkor X 50mm F1.4

The Canon FD 50mm F1.4 and the Minolta MD Rokkor X 50mm F1.4 are considered competitors in the nifty fifty lineup. Both can be had at a similar price and optically they deliver their own unique images. Naturally, I was curious to see how they matched up. price At $35, […]

Canon FD 50mm F1.4

I found the Canon FD 50mm F1.4 lens online for $35 and had to find out why this is still considered the nifty fifty of choice for many filmmakers. It’s insane to think you can pick up a lens like this for under $50. But like any other lens, this […]