Canon 35mm f/3.5

The Canon FD 35mm f/3.5 is a compact manual-focus wide-angle prime for the Canon FD SLR mount, produced during Canon's FD era between 1971 and 1987. It was positioned as the budget 35mm option in the FD line-up, intended for general-purpose landscape, street and travel work on 35mm film bodies such as the AE-1, A-1 and F-1.

Inspect the front and rear elements under a bright light for fungus and haze, as FD-era wides of this age frequently show both, and check the aperture blades for oil migration that can slow the diaphragm. Rotate the focus ring through its full travel to confirm it is smooth rather than stiff or gritty, look closely at the coatings for cleaning marks or scratches, and check edges of the cemented groups for any sign of separation or balsam discolouration.

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