Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 – MF Telephoto Prime – FD Mount – Compact Vintage Lens

Description:
Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 manual-focus telephoto lens in excellent condition, compatible with Canon FD-mount film cameras and adaptable to mirrorless systems. This lens is part of the early FD lineup, known for its breech-lock mount, compact form factor, and sharp rendering with pleasing background separation.

Introduced in the early 1970s, it features a 4-element design, built-in retractable hood, and Canon’s proprietary coatings for improved contrast. It’s lightweight, well-balanced, and ideal for portraits, street photography, and compressed-perspective landscapes.

Very good condition

Key Features:

• Focal Length: 135mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5
• Mount: Canon FD (manual focus, breech-lock)
• Optical Design: 4 elements in 4 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: ~1.3m
• Filter Thread: 52mm
• Aperture Blades: 6
• Built-in Hood: Retractable metal
• Weight: ~430g
• Dimensions: ~65 × 90mm

Included:

• Canon FD 135mm f/3.5 lens
• Front and rear caps
• Built-in hood

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Collector Notes:
This lens is often overlooked in favor of faster f/2.5 or f/2.0 versions, but it delivers excellent sharpness and contrast, especially from f/5.6 onward. The compact size and built-in hood make it a practical choice for travel and film shooters. Adapts beautifully to mirrorless systems with FD adapters, offering a classic rendering style and smooth manual focus.