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Canon nFD 3.5 50-135mm - an unusual standard zoom


Canon offered a range of standard zoom lenses for cameras with FD bayonet. Among them were the fabulous goodies Canon (n)FD 2.8-3.5 35-70mm and Canon nFD 3.5 35-105mm.
This 3.5 50-135mm zoom presented here is interesting for all those who like to combine a normal focal length with light telephoto lenses - and that with a relatively high speed of 3.5 in a compact design!

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm High quality standard zoom

In this video you will get to know the lens and whether it is worth buying.

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Photo taken from Canon Homepage: Lens Hall 3.5 50-135mm
hoto taken from Canon Homepage: Lens Hall 3.5 50-135mm

(c) Canon Camera Hall / Canon Lens Hall: https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/nfd247.html

Take a look at my diverse mix of sample photos and decide for yourself if the optical performance meets your needs.

For me, this lens still gets a clear buying recommendation today for both your analog and digital cameras,
provided that this focal length range appeals to you.
Perhaps as a perfect pair in combination with the Canon nFD 3.5/20-35mm L?!

 

Note: Clicking on an image will enlarge it!

100mm - f5.6

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm 100mm f5.6

70mm- f8

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm 70mm f8

135mm - f8

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm 135mm f8

135mm - f5.6

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm 135mm f5.6

50mm macro position - f5.6

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm Macro position f5,6

50mm macro position - f3.5

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm Macro position f3.5

50mm macro position - f16

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm Macro position f16

70mm - f5.6

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm 70mm f5,6

135mm - f3.5

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm 135mm f3.5

135mm - f5.6

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm 135mm f5.6

50mm- f8

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm 50mm f8

50mm macro position - f8

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm Macro position f8

50mm macro position - f5.6

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm 35mm Macro position f5.6

50mm macro position - f4.5

Canon FD 3.5 50-135mm 135mm f4.5
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