N°92841 · Family detail
CanonPortrait·CANON FD mount·1964
Canon FL 85mm F/1.8
Specifications01
MountCANON FD
Focal length85mm
Max aperturef/1.8
TypePortrait · Telephoto · Prime
Release year1964
Weight445 g
Filter size58 mm
Min focus distance1 m
Max magnification0.101
Aperture blades8
Optical elements5
Groups4
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlPreset ring + Aperture ring
Lens hoodT-60 - Clamp-on round
TeleconvertersNot available
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeShort telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Canon FD 85mm prime lens with maximum aperture f/1.8 for portrait use and low-light work. Designed for Canon FD-mount cameras.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Canon FD mount has a flange distance of 42 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- FD lenses stay at full aperture until the camera moves a lever on the lens. Use an FD adapter with a ring that moves this lever.
- Sony EAdapter · 24 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 22 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 26 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 24.3 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 22 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 22.75 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 15.3 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 24 mm
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Canon EF, Nikon F.

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