Lens · prime
Canon FD 28mm f/2
Canon · from 1975
Vintage35mm
Canon FD 28mm f/2: 10 elements in 9 groups, 8 aperture blades, 0.3m minimum focus, 52mm filter thread, 265g. Canon Camera Museum marketing dates: FD28mm f/2 S.S.C. (November 1975); New FD28mm f/2 (June 1979).
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- f/2
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 9
Known for
- Street photography
- Travel
- Low light wide
- Documentary
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: Pleasant for wide-angle
Rendering: Sharp with good contrast
Colour: Neutral Canon science
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
FD S.S.C. (breech-lock)
1975-1979
Chrome breech-lock ring; 55mm filter
9 elements in 8 groups, 343 g
New FD
1979-1989
All-black, bayonet-style mount; 52mm filter
10 elements in 9 groups, 265 g
Common issues
- Sticky aperture
- Focus ring stiffness
- Coating wear
Buying guide
Check aperture operation. S.S.C. coating should be clean.
Specifications
| Mount | Canon FD |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 0.3m |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Weight | 265g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Coating | SSC (Canon) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £120 - £220
- Mint
- ~£300
Indicative, no dated source.