Quick answer
The Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L is a wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 24-35mm at f/3.5 for the Canon FD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L: a manual-focus wide-angle zoom lens with a 24-35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras, from the Canon L series. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Focal length
- 24-35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1979
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 9 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.4 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.11x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 495 g
- Length
- 86.6 mm
- Diameter
- 76.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L?
At 24-35mm this is a wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 24–35mm | 54.4–73.7° | 63.4–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38–56mm | 35.6–50.2° | 42.2–58.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 48–70mm | 28.8–41.1° | 34.3–48.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L 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 New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L?
It zooms across 24-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 24-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Canon New FD 24-35mm f/3.5L equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 38–56mm on full frame, with a 35.6–50.2° horizontal and 42.2–58.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 48–70mm on full frame, with a 28.8–41.1° horizontal and 34.3–48.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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