Lens · prime
Canon FD 24mm f/2.8
Canon · from 1971
Vintage35mm
Canon FD 24mm f/2.8: 10 elements in 9 groups, 6 aperture blades, 0.3m minimum focus, 52mm filter thread, 240g. Canon Camera Museum marketing dates: FD24mm f/2.8 (March 1971); FD24mm f/2.8 S.S.C. (March 1973); New FD24mm f/2.8 (June 1979).
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 9
Known for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Travel
- General wide-angle
Considerations
- f/2.8 limits low light
- Some barrel distortion
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 control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control3, level 3 of 5
Bokeh: Adequate for wide-angle
Rendering: Sharp, clean wide-angle
Colour: Neutral
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
FD / FD S.S.C. (breech-lock)
1971-1979
Chrome breech-lock ring; S.S.C. marking from 1973; 55mm filter
9 elements in 8 groups, 330-410 g
New FD
1979-1989
All-black, bayonet-style mount; 52mm filter
10 elements in 9 groups, 240 g
Common issues
- Sticky aperture
- Focus ring wear
Buying guide
Check aperture and focus.
Specifications
| Mount | Canon FD |
| Focal Length | 24mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 6 |
| Min Focus | 0.3m |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Weight | 240g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Coating | SSC (Canon) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £60 - £120
- Mint
- ~£160
Indicative, no dated source.