Quick answer
The Canon FD 15mm f/2.8 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 15mm at f/2.8 for the Canon FD mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Canon FD 15mm f/2.8: a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens with a 15mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Canon FD 15mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Focal length
- 15mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1973
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 9 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.06x
- Weight
- 485 g
- Length
- 60.5 mm
- Diameter
- 76 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon FD 15mm f/2.8?
At 15mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 15mm | 100.4° | 110.5° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 30mm | 61.9° | 71.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon FD 15mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Canon FD mount, so it fits Canon FD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Canon FD 15mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 15mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Canon FD 15mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 15mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Canon FD 15mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 24mm on full frame, with a 73.7° horizontal and 84.1° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 30mm on full frame, with a 61.9° horizontal and 71.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
