Canon nFD 135mm f3.5

The nFD 135mm F3.5 was released in 1979 and was one of three different versions of the 135mm lens offered by Canon at the time. The other two were the F2 and F2.8 variants. The F3.5 version was popular because it was the most budget friendly and offered great value for money. But it was also the first of the three units to be discontinued driving more sales to the F2.8 version. This 135mm F3.5 features a simple design of 4 groups and 4 elements along with Canon’s Super Spectra Coating. It also features a built in metal lens hood which I wish more modern lenses had. Unlike other lenses in the nFD line this one features a metal body and feels solid in the hands. In my experience with this lens I have to admit this lens is a beauty. The bokeh is really creamy and the compression is really pleasing. It’s great for portraits, isolating subjects or getting a close up detail shot. It can be found online for around $80-$100. Here is the sample gallery.

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