Lens · prime
Canon FD 24mm f/2
Canon · from 1979
Vintage35mm
Canon FD 24mm f/2: 11 elements in 9 groups, 8 aperture blades, 0.3m minimum focus, 52mm filter thread, 285g. Canon Camera Museum marketing dates: New FD24mm f/2 (June 1979).
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Max aperture
- f/2
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 9
Known for
- Street photography
- Travel
- Landscape
- Low light wide
Considerations
- Some barrel distortion
- Vignetting wide open
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
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control3, level 3 of 5
Bokeh: Smooth for wide-angle
Rendering: Sharp with good character
Colour: Neutral Canon science
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
New FD
1979-1989
All-black, bayonet-style mount
New FD only; no breech-lock 24mm f/2 was made
Common issues
- Sticky aperture
- Focus ring wear
- Coating scratches
Buying guide
Check aperture and focus operation. Coating should be free of cleaning marks.
Specifications
| Mount | Canon FD |
| Focal Length | 24mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 0.3m |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Weight | 285g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £150 - £280
- Mint
- ~£350
Indicative, no dated source.