Lens · prime
Canon FD 135mm f/2.5 S.C.
Canon · 1973
Canon FD 135mm f/2.5 S.C.: 6 elements in 5 groups, 8 aperture blades, 1.5m minimum focus, 58mm filter thread, 630g. Canon Camera Museum marketing dates: FD135mm f/2.5 (March 1971); FD135mm f/2.5 S.C. (March 1973).
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.5
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 6 / 5
Known for
- Portraits
- Events
- Nature
- Sports
Considerations
- 1.5m minimum focus
- Heavy for extended use
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Bokeh: Smooth, excellent telephoto compression
Rendering: Sharp with beautiful background blur
Colour: Neutral, pleasing
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
FD (no coating marking)
1971-1973
Chrome breech-lock ring
6 elements in 5 groups, 670 g
FD S.C.
1973 on
Chrome breech-lock ring, S.C. marking
6 elements in 5 groups, 630 g
Common issues
- Hood mechanism stiffness
- Focus ring wear
- Aperture oil
Buying guide
Check the hood extends smoothly and test the aperture at all settings. The lens was made in breech-lock form only; there was no New FD 135mm f/2.5.
Specifications
| Mount | Canon FD |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 1.5m |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Weight | 630g |
Optical design
| Formula | Sonnar |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | sc |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £60 - £120
- Mint
- ~£160
Indicative, no dated source.