Lens · prime
Canon FD 135mm f/2
Canon · from 1980
Vintage35mm
Canon FD 135mm f/2: 6 elements in 5 groups, 8 aperture blades, 1.3m minimum focus, 72mm filter thread, 670g. Canon Camera Museum marketing dates: New FD135mm f/2 (May 1980).
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Max aperture
- f/2
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 6 / 5
Known for
- Portraits
- Events
- Sports
- Available light telephoto
Considerations
- Heavy (670g)
- Manual focus at f/2 is demanding
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Exceptional subject separation
Rendering: Stunning portraits and events
Colour: Warm, flattering
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
New FD
1980-1989
All-black, bayonet-style mount
New FD only; no breech-lock version
Common issues
- Hood mechanism wear
- Focus ring stiffness
- Aperture oil
Buying guide
Check the hood mechanism and focus smoothness.
Specifications
| Mount | Canon FD |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 1.3m |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Weight | 670g |
Optical design
| Formula | Sonnar |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £250 - £450
- Mint
- ~£600
Indicative, no dated source.