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Canon FD 35mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
Canon · 1973-1989
Canon's affordable 35mm wide-angle. Exceptionally compact and light for quality delivered. Sharp and well-corrected. The value choice for 35mm shooters.
Known for
- Street
- Travel
- Documentary
- Budget wide-angle
Considerations
- f/2.8 limits low light
- 5 aperture blades
Optical Characteristics
Sharpness (wide)4/5
Sharpness (stopped)5/5
Contrast4/5
Flare Resistance4/5
CA Control4/5
Vignetting Control4/5
Distortion Control4/5
Bokeh: Adequate for wide-angle
Rendering: Sharp, clean
Color: Neutral
Versions
FD (breech-lock)
1973-1979
Chrome nose ring
Classic design
New FD
1979-1989
All-black, bayonet
Updated mount
The budget 35mm option. Compact and light with excellent sharpness. The practical choice for wide-angle work.
Common Issues
- Sticky aperture
- Focus ring wear
Buying Guide
Common and affordable. Check aperture and focus operation. Great compact wide-angle.
Specifications
MountCanon FD
Focal Length35mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/16
Aperture Blades5
Min Focus0.3m
Filter Size52mm
Weight165g
Optical Design
FormulaRetrofocus
Elements6
Groups5
CoatingSSC (Canon)
Pricing
£30 - £70
Typical used price
Mint: ~£100
Excellent budget wide-angle
Adapts To
Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFMicro Four Thirds
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