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Canon FD 24mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
Canon · 1973-1989
Canon's affordable 24mm option. Sharp and well-built with good optical performance. The practical choice for wide-angle work without the premium of faster lenses.
Known for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Travel
- General wide-angle
Considerations
- f/2.8 limits low light
- Some barrel distortion
Optical Characteristics
Sharpness (wide)4/5
Sharpness (stopped)5/5
Contrast4/5
Flare Resistance4/5
CA Control4/5
Vignetting Control4/5
Distortion Control3/5
Bokeh: Adequate for wide-angle
Rendering: Sharp, clean wide-angle
Color: Neutral
Versions
FD (breech-lock)
1973-1979
Chrome nose ring
Classic design
New FD
1979-1989
All-black, bayonet
Updated mount
The value choice for Canon 24mm. Sharp and well-corrected. The f/2.8 aperture is adequate for most wide-angle work.
Common Issues
- Sticky aperture
- Focus ring wear
Buying Guide
Common and affordable. Check aperture and focus. Good value for quality wide-angle.
Specifications
MountCanon FD
Focal Length24mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/16
Aperture Blades6
Min Focus0.3m
Filter Size55mm
Weight250g
Optical Design
FormulaRetrofocus
Elements9
Groups6
CoatingSSC (Canon)
Pricing
£60 - £120
Typical used price
Mint: ~£160
Good value wide-angle
Adapts To
Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFMicro Four Thirds
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