Lens Info - Canon nFD 135mm f2.8
Canon nFD 135mm f2.8
The Canon NFD 135mm f2.8 is a prime telephoto lens that was part of Canon's New FD lens series, designed for their manual focus 35mm SLR cameras. Released in 1979, the lens features a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8, making it well-suited for portraiture and low-light photography. Known for its compact and lightweight design, the NFD 135mm f2.8 offers photographers a versatile option for achieving pleasing background blur and subject isolation. With its optical quality and the ability to create a shallow depth of field, the Canon NFD 135mm f2.8 remains a popular choice among photographers who appreciate vintage lenses for their unique rendering and character.
LENS SPECS
Released Date: 1979
Format: 35mm
Mount: Canon FD
Filter: 52mm
Aperture Blades: 8
Aperture Range: 2.8 - 32
Min Focus Distance: 1.30m
Weight 395g
Optical Design: 6 elements in 5 groups
APS-C Conversion Approx.: 216mm
Menu Settings
In order to use this lens on your modern mirrorless camera you’re going to need to do two things. First you’ll need an FD to (your mount adapter) I’ve been using the Fotodiox Pro FD to to R adapter for the past several years and highly recommend it. Note that the FL, FD and nFD mounts are all the same and generally called FD mounts in the world of adapters.
The second thing you’ll need to do is change your camera menu settings so that it will release the shutter without a lens on the front. Vintage lenses don’t have any electronics that communicate with the camera so the camera sees them as a lens cap.
You can get more info about it on this blog post: Canon Menu Settings for Shooting With Vintage Lenses
