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Quick answer
A compact FD telephoto with S.C. coating, a 55mm thread and an aperture ring. It focuses down to 1.5m.
Pros
- Light
- Compact
- Sharp stopped down
- Aperture ring
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Slow f/3.5 aperture
- Older S.C. coating
Verdict
A small FD telephoto for film and adapters.
About this lens
A 135mm f/3.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C. specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 4 elements
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.1x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Diameter
- 66 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 S.C.?
- Portraits
- Film shooting
- Adapted use
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 | 135mm | 15.2° | 18.2° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 216mm | 9.5° | 11.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 270mm | 7.6° | 9.2° |
Frequently asked questions
Can the FD 135mm f/3.5 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 135mm f/3.5 good for portraits?
Yes, 135mm gives pleasing subject separation and a flattering perspective. Stopping down slightly improves sharpness.
What does S.C. mean?
Spectra Coating, the earlier Canon coating that preceded Super Spectra Coating (S.S.C.).
Alternatives for Canon FD from other brands
All Canon FD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
