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TLS Canon FD-X
TLS Canon FD-X
- Canon FD-X 18mm T1.6
- Canon FD-X Yashica 45mm T1.5
- Canon FD-X 70mm T1.3
TLS Canon FD-X
Prime - Spherical - Full Frame
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Canon FD-X lenses are a premium line of vintage lenses that have been rehoused by True Lens Services (TLS) to closely match and extend the available range of focal lengths in the popular Canon FD and K35 lens sets. With their combination of classic optical design and modern rehousing, Canon FD-X lenses provide filmmakers with an ideal blend of nostalgia and performance for a variety of narrative and commercial applications. Rehoused Canon FD-X are available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.
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18mm – 70mm (3 Lenses)
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*Refer to the Technical Specifications table
TLS Canon FD-X
Image Fidelity & Focus
The optical character of FD-X lenses is known for its balanced performance, combining more controlled optical qualities with classic vintage traits – the optical softness and subtle chromatic aberration that many cinematographers appreciate for cinematic warmth.
Handling & Adaptability
TLS, widely recognized as superlative, rehouses these lenses into cinema-friendly housings, enhancing their usability on film sets with features like unified focus and iris gears, extended focus throws, consistent front diameters and a more durable build. The rehousing also includes a de-clicked aperture ring for smooth, cinematic iris adjustments, making these lenses versatile and reliable.
Flare & Bokeh
Flare is more subdued compared to earlier FD lenses, though it is still capable of producing a subtle, artistic quality when shooting into light sources, with a warmer and more organic tonality. A 16-blade circular iris ensures bokeh that is creamy and smooth, with a pleasing, rounded quality that contributes to a sense of depth and focus separation.
Image Circle
The image circle comfortably covers full-frame sensors, ensuring compatibility with modern cameras.
Cinematic Heritage
Originally developed for Canon’s manual focus SLR cameras in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Canon FD-X series, with “X” signifying “extended,” was created to fill the gaps in the original Canon FD lineup, especially high-speed, full frame-compatible focal lengths including 18mm, 35mm, 45mm, and 70mm options.
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
T1.6
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
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10"
0.25 m
4.10 lbs
1.86 kg
3.10"
78.74 mm
16
43 mm
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–
–
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T1.5
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
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13"
0.33 m
3.20 lbs
1.45 kg
3.30"
83.83 mm
16
43 mm
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–
–
–
–
T1.3
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
110 mm
PL
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2'3"
0.69 m
4.50 lbs
2.04 kg
4.00"
101.60 mm
16
43 mm
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