Quick answer
A fast FD wide-angle with S.S.C. coating, a 55mm filter thread and an aperture ring. It focuses to 0.3m and weighs about 343g.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Solid build
- Compact
- Close focus of 0.3m
Cons
- Manual focus
- Soft wide open
- Flare
Verdict
A fast wide for FD film cameras and adapted use.
About this lens
This 28mm f/2 fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C. specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1975
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 343 g
- Length
- 61 mm
- Diameter
- 66 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon FD 28mm f/2 S.S.C.?
- Street photography
- Film shooting
- Adapted use
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 28mm | 65.5° | 75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 45mm | 43.8° | 51.6° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
Can the FD 28mm f/2 be adapted to mirrorless?
Only with an adapter. EOS R and EOS M bodies can take a simple third-party FD adapter with no glass, while FD to EF DSLRs needs an adapter with a corrective element that costs some image quality.
Is the FD 28mm f/2 sharp?
It is sharp when stopped down to around f/4. Wide open it is softer, especially at the edges.
What is the minimum focus distance of the FD 28mm f/2?
0.3m, which allows close foreground subjects.
Alternatives for Canon FD from other brands
All Canon FD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
