SUMMARY
A 1970s Canon FD 85mm f/1.2 SSC Aspherical lens has been tested on modern 100-megapixel medium format cameras like the Fuji GFX100 II and Hasselblad X2D 100C II. The vintage lens resolves the high-resolution sensors, producing images with distinct texture and mood that differ from modern optics. Adapting the lens requires specific adapters and manual focus techniques, including using focus peaking and setting in-body stabilization manually. Despite the challenges, the character of old glass on new sensors appeals to a growing number of photographers.
TAKEAWAYS
A 1970s Canon FD 85mm f/1.2 lens resolves detail on 100MP sensors.
Vintage lenses offer unique image character and mood.
Adapting old lenses to modern cameras requires specific adapters and manual focus workflows.
Manual focus control is critical due to shallow depth of field at wide apertures.