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Quick answer
The Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 is a short telephoto telephoto lens covering 135mm 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
A 135mm f/3.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1979
- Optical construction
- 4 elements in 4 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 325 g
- Length
- 85 mm
- Diameter
- 63 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5?
At 135mm this is a short telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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
What mount does the Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 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 135mm f/3.5?
It is a fixed 135mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 135mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Canon New FD 135mm f/3.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 216mm on full frame, with a 9.5° horizontal and 11.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 270mm on full frame, with a 7.6° horizontal and 9.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Canon FD from other brands
All Canon FD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
