Lens · prime
Canon FD 28mm f/2.8
Canon · from 1975
Vintage35mm
Canon FD 28mm f/2.8: 7 elements in 7 groups, 5 aperture blades, 0.3m minimum focus, 52mm filter thread, 170g. Canon Camera Museum marketing dates: FD28mm f/2.8 S.C. (March 1975 and April 1977); New FD28mm f/2.8 (June 1979).
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 7
Known for
- Travel
- Street
- General wide-angle
- Budget quality
Considerations
- f/2.8 limits low light
- 5 aperture blades
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
Rendering: Clean, sharp wide-angle
Colour: Neutral
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
FD S.C. (breech-lock)
1975-1979
Chrome breech-lock ring, S.C. marking; 55mm filter
7 elements in 7 groups, 280 g
New FD
1979-1989
All-black, bayonet-style mount; 52mm filter
7 elements in 7 groups, 170 g
Common issues
- Sticky aperture
- Focus ring wear
Buying guide
Check aperture and focus operation.
Specifications
| Mount | Canon FD |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 5 |
| Min Focus | 0.3m |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Weight | 170g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Coating | sc |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £40 - £80
- Mint
- ~£100
Indicative, no dated source.