Canon FD 35mm f/2

Canon FD 35mm f/2 is Canon's moderate-wide standard alternative — the Canon counterpart to Nikon's 35mm f/2 AI-S. The 35mm focal length is the documentary photographer's choice for its slightly-wider-than-50mm perspective with minimal distortion.

Key features

• 35mm focal length on 35mm full-frame
• f/2 maximum aperture — fast for moderate-wide work
• 52mm filter thread
• FD bayonet
• Sharp wide-open at center with strong corners by f/4

Use case + rendering

• Documentary, street, environmental portraiture
• Distinctive Canon rendering — slightly warmer than the Nikkor 35/2

Compatible bodies

• All Canon FD bodies: F-1, New F-1, AE-1, AE-1 Program, A-1, T90

Related lenses

• Canon FD 28mm f/2.8 — wider alternative
• Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 — fast standard alternative