About the play in the focus ring, I have the same problem with the zoom Canon FD 24-35mm L. FYI, I took a few months ago the len to a specialized service center. I’ve just noticed a dealer in Scotland has a 35mm f2 SSC FD BL lens in stock at £279. I’ve also heard good things about the Contax 2.8/35 that is not too expensive. The additional three aperture blades (5 vs. 8) of the nFD 2.0/35 and the  FD TS 2.8/35 help to keep the bokeh highlights more round when the lenses get stopped down although I didn’t compare that here. Jörg. Ich bin froh, dass wir mit Bastian einen Autor haben, der da gut im Thema steckt. Lieben Dank, das freut mich sehr. 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This is the newer, all black FD version of this lens. It is unclear whether it performs any better than the nFD, though some say that it might be just a bit sharper wide open. I bought it for 25€. Das Adaptieren ist leicht, da es passende Adapter für Sony E-Mount gibt. As you found, it isn’t one of the sharpest 35mms. The new FD 2.8/35 which this review is about and a much bigger and expensive Tilt/Shift lens. Phillip. Now, I think, the Voigtländer can be the better choice for me because it has more character, is sharper, faster and I don’t need another adapter. Is it a better choice than the Canon FDn? I also managed to find the bayonet lens hood for it, but after using it I prefer a normal screw-on metal hood. I think that’s a very reasonable focus throw. So from f/4 out of focus highlights take on the shape of a pentagon. Canon FD Lenses. Deren Focusrollen im Inneren des Objektivs sind nämlich nicht aus Metall sondern aus Kunststoff gefertigt und diese lösen sich mit den Jahrzehnten langsam auf, was man an einer etwas ruckhaften Focussierung feststellen kann. I would have wished for a little more resistance though, it is a bit too loose. Phillip, We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. I love the rendering from these lenses, but every copy I’ve tried has haze and alignment issues. Since you have already a very good landscape lens, both lenses would give a nice additional spice to your lens lineup. Viele Grüße, Jannik, Ja, ich bin auch nur durch Zufall über den LTM gestolpert. Canon A-1 35mm Film SLR Camera w/ Canon FD 50mm f1.8 lens BensFilmCameras $ 350.00 FREE shipping Favorite Add to Film TESTED Canon AV-1 REFURBiSHED 35mm Film slr with FD 50mm f1.8 lens Ready To Shoot In Great Condition New Light Seals Battery Included TheCamerasOfHavi. Canon New FD 35mm 1:2.0 – final conclusion This lens is very close to an ideal and ready for any case – very low aberrations, great resolution, smooth bokeh. There is some barrel distortion. It is quite a bit smaller. Let us know in the comments! Would other ‘bodies’ might indicate different quality than this one? But I replaced it with the 35mm Loxia, which is much better. Grüße in die Hauptstadt, Genau der Shootout, den ich seit Wochen suche. I think you had bad luck with your copies. https://phillipreeve.net/blog/shootout-the-canon-fd-35mm-lenses This decreases the sharpness impression at fine structures. Earliest version was introduced in 1973, it wenth through a few version upgrades. The standard was developed by Canon of Japan and was introduced in March 1971 with the Canon F-1 camera. The nFD 2.8/35 and the 2.8/35 TS show higher microcontrast than the 2.0/35. In the midframe, results start to differ. I also have a TS35, the newer green letterd version and had several 35 2.0 as FD and nFD. Bilder mit dem Fd 2/35 haben mich nie überzeugt. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Besonders augenfällig ist das zB beim Fotografieren von Kircheninnenräumen. This leads to this Canon lens review page. From f/2.8 it is very sharp and most aberrations are well corrected. Gleitlagerbrösel und Lagerfett sind übrigens echt eklig zusammen… Hallo Jannik, + best contrast This specific one interests me. Ich hab kein 35mm TS, schaue ich mir aber Beispielbilder im Internet an, so hat diese Linse doch Einiges an Charakter zu bieten, eine schöne Tiefenstaffelung und außergewöhnliche Farben. I am a passionate photographer from northern Germany and I love landscape, architecture, travel, portrait and family photography. I’ve struggled to replace this lens in my lineup, it offers so much for such a small price. The Canon nFD 2.8/35 is a very good lens optically and leaves very little to be desired. It's the same size as today's Canon 17-40mm f/4 L, but built tougher and a stop faster. The FD mount lingered through the release of the 1990 Canon T60, the last camera introduced in the FD system, and the end o… Canon FD 35mm f/2.0 S.S.C. The following two tabs change content below. The evaluation of the TS 2.8/35 could be slightly distracted by the longer focal length and the longer physical length (results in lower depth of field) but it’s bokeh looks more pleasant than the Bokeh of the 2.8/35. Although I didn’t analyze every aspect of the lenses, the recommendation is already pretty easy and also a bit surprising. LR-Correction +3 seems to be the best compromise between borders and center although a dedicated lens profile would be needed for architecture photography. It is almost impossible to find the spare Canon bearings. Super helpful. Lens Description: The Canon FD 35 mm f/ 2 S.S.C (II) is a high-quality fast wide-angle lens for Canon FD film SLR cameras.rnrnThis is the second update version of the lens. What that means is no one else found a good sample…. mit dem sehr guten Minolta MD 35/2.8 ) deutlich besser: Maximun Aperture. 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Wenn ich damit auf Tour bin Ruckt es nicht, dann kann das Objektiv noch eine gewisse Zeit “leben”. One thing to keep in mind when buying the 2.0/35 is that it will probably have some play in the focus ring. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Shiftlenses are used most for architecture, interior, and landscape, where you want large depth of field, and will use aperture f11 for instance. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. While originally sold as a consumer SLR, it is more solid and far smoother than most DSLRs of any price today. Canon’s FD 35mm F2 lenses are wide angle lenses that offer great versatility to the range of photos that can be taken under different types of lighting, both indoors and outdoor. The only real weakness of this lens is it’s build quality. All in all operation works well enough but other lenses handle a bit more pleasant while the Canon new FD 2.8/35 feels a little bit cheap. However, all three that I tried have differed in sharpness quite considerably. Canon FD Lens Info . Here are links to adapters to mount the Canon FD 2.8/24 to Sony E mount cameras: Amazon.com |Amazon.de (affiliate links). Apart of that, the close-up performance, the speed and the bokeh are the strength of the lens and it would be my favorite walkaround lens (out of these three) when I don’t know what I’m going to shoot. Natürlich ist der Test valide, gerade was du sagst ist interessant: Die Leistung, die man ohne Zusatzaufwand erwarten kann. Neither of them performs well. Deshalb wenig genutzt. I have tried 2 copies of the FDn 35 2.8. I use an expensive Novoflex adapter (link to my review) but the cheaper ones usually work well enough. When I’m the page of manual lenses on budget less than $100 there is a link for review just below the Minolta lens. I’ll start that comparison with a closer look at the FD 35mm lens family because otherwise this can be a bit confusing. Es ist schon erstaunlich wie gut das kleine Objektiv dem hochauflösenden 36MP Sensor gerecht wird. Im meinen Augen alles andere als ein flaues Objektiv. I took three different scenes to help you with your evaluation. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nippoletano/14874546929) Wie finden Sie das? The aperture ring has half-stops from f/2.8 to f/22 but it requires too much force to move it and the clicks aren’t distinctive enough so it can be a bit hard to select the right aperture stop just by feel. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Dazu ein kleine Telezoom FD 35-70/4 und vielleicht ein tele 70-210/4. The other problem with it is that it flares, a lot. I recently bought my A7m2 and started experimenting using manual lenses, inspired by your site. 1. If your budget is limited, the FD 2.8/35 is a no brainer. Summicron-M V3 6-elements Canada black ($1200+) Compared to Contax or Olympus lenses, the build quality is one or two steps behind. The FD 2/35 had the nicer/smoother rendering for portrait work. Elements / Groups. Winner: 2.8/35   2nd/3rd:   2.0/35 (play in the focusing ring) / TS 2.8/35 (size and weight). I know that cornes can get really bad when you shift into the red area. These cookies do not store any personal information. Besides, the FD 35mm also has the most commonly used focal length of 35mm. Nothing to worry about, but the aperture ring feels a little dull and the used materials are less worthy. I will be returning this lens I am afraid and will continue the search for a better 35mm. The 2.8/35 TS lens was one of the earlier lenses of it’s type. The FD TS 2.8/35 comes in at the second place and the nFD 2.8/35 clearly comes last. And as long as there is no 35mm/1.8 option for Sony <500EUR (like the Canon RF one), this old gem stays my lens of choice for 35mm focal length. + sharpness as good as the best crons I prefer the Minolta’s build quality but the Canon has more effective coatings. Better than 50 f1.4 for example (cant compare with other 35mm) but nowhere near obviously 85mm Canon FD system is one of the most popular 35mm film SLR systems thanks to the extensive lens lineup: from fisheye and ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses, and also special-purpose macro and shift lenses. To be honest, I expected it to perform better because tilt-shift lenses have to cover a larger image circle than normal lenses. Das ist schlicht UNSINN. The Handling of the 2.8/35 and the 2.0/35 is very pleasant due to the light weight and the easy unlock mechanism. For this comparison, I created three sharpness charts to analyze the sharpness characteristics. The Canon FD 2.8/35 is a small and very light lens and it is very well balanced on my Sony Alpha 7. Also, the link you just posted in your reply is not working, at least not for me. Optisch war das nFD 35mm F2.0 schärfer aber es ist schon eine sexy Kombi , Danke für deinen Kommentar. I will probably opt for the 35mm f/2 mainly because of the 8 aperture blades.