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- Canon FD 14mm T2.9
- Canon FD 20mm T2.9
- Canon FD 24mm T1.5
- Canon FD 28mm T2.1
- Canon FD 35mm T2.1
- Canon FD 55mm T1.3
- Canon FD 85mm T1.3
- Canon FD 100mm T2.0
- Canon FD 135mm T2.1
- Canon FD 200mm T2.9
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TLS Canon FD Lenses
Prime - Spherical - Full Frame
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Canon FD lenses have found new life in modern cinema through rehousing by TLS (True Lens Services), recognized as the industry standard in rehousing. These vintage still photo lenses, adapted for professional filmmaking, retain their classic optical character while gaining modern cine mechanics such as unified gear placement, expanded focus throw, and durable housings. The TLS rehousing process transforms the original FD optics into fully functional cinema lenses, with improved focus precision and robustness suitable for high-end production. Rehoused Canon FD lenses are available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.
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| T-Stop | |
| Type | |
| Format | |
| Front Diameter | |
| Lens Mount | |
| Metadata | |
| Iris Blades | |
| Image Circle |
| Era / Generation | |
| Contrast & Tonal Character | |
| Sharpness & Resolution | |
| Focus FallโOff / Transition | |
| Iris & Bokeh Quality | |
| Flare & Highlight Behavior | |
| Handling & Ergonomics | |
| Build & Modifications | |
| Cinematic Heritage & Credits |
*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.
Technical Specs Table
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Close Focus (ft)
Close Focus (m)
Weight (lbs)
Weight (kg)
Length (in)
Length (mm)
Iris Blades
Image Circle
Front Filter
Rear Filter
Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)
Horizontal Angle of View (S35)
Focus Rotation
T2.9
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
8"
0.20 m
2.76 lbs
1.25 kg
3.30"
83.82 mm
16
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
300ยฐ
T2.9
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
8"
0.20 m
2.76 lbs
1.25 kg
3.30"
83.82 mm
16
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
300ยฐ
T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
12"
0.31 m
3.20 lbs
1.45 kg
4.25"
107.95 mm
16
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
300ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
12"
0.31 m
2.60 lbs
1.18 kg
3.30"
83.82 mm
16
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
300ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
12"
0.31 m
3.00 lbs
1.36 kg
4.00"
101.60 mm
16
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
300ยฐ
T1.3
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
2'
0.61 m
2.50 lbs
1.13 kg
2.70"
68.58 mm
16
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
300ยฐ
T1.3
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
2'10"
0.86 m
3.00 lbs
1.36 kg
3.60"
91.44 mm
16
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
300ยฐ
T2.0
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
2'2"
0.66 m
3.20 lbs
1.45 kg
3.85"
97.79 mm
16
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
300ยฐ
T2.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
3'7"
1.09 m
3.70 lbs
1.68 kg
4.50"
114.30 mm
16
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
300ยฐ
T2.9
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
โ
6'
1.83 m
4.20 lbs
1.91 kg
6.50"
165.10 mm
16
43 mm
โ
โ
โ
โ
300ยฐ
TLS Canon FD Lenses
Image Fidelity & Focus
Optically, Canon FD lenses are known for their warm color rendering, subtle low-contrast look, and distinctive vintage flare. Not clinically sharp by todayโs standards, FD lenses offer a pleasing, gentle roll-off from in-focus to out-of-focus areas โ a natural, slightly imperfect falloff that enhances their nostalgic character and makes them ideal for narrative and period-style cinematography.
Handling & Adaptability
Thanks to TLS rehousing, Canon FD lenses incorporate expanded 270ยฐ focus throws, de-clicked apertures, standardized front diameters, and robust gear rings. Focus pullers get precision control, matte box setups donโt have to change between lenses, and the mechanics are durable enough for production. Rehoused Canon FDs are highly usable cine primes that retain their vintage character while gaining the consistency and precision cinematographers need.
Flare & Bokeh
The coatings on these lenses are less aggressive than modern optics, resulting in more pronounced and expressive flares โ especially in backlit scenarios โ adding organic texture to the image. The bokeh tends to be soft and painterly.
Image Circle
Rehoused Canon FD lenses cover full-frame sensors with ease.
Cinematic Heritage
Canon FD lenses were originally produced between the 1970s and 1980s for Canonโs manual focus SLR cameras. They earned a reputation for sharpness and color fidelity. With the advent of digital cinema cameras, this vintage glass gained a second life, prized for their unique balance of sharpness and softness, smooth falloff and gentle flares.
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