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We have complete sets of 1970s Canon FD primes rehoused by TLS and Zero Optik. By now the secret is out that Canon FD lenses are a perfect fit for cinematography, especially Full Frame cinematography. The 24mm f1.4, 55mm f1.2, and 85mm f1.2 aspherical lenses are siblings of the legendary K35s. So whether you are looking for a more affordable option to K35s, or you need additional focal lengths to compliment our K35s, these are a perfect choice.

TLS and Zero Optik replaced the original 8-blade irises with new 16-blade irises. So not only does your bokeh stay circular when stopped down, they also make the set more consistent from lens to lens. In the original FDs the 8-blade iris gives your bokeh a stop-sign shape to pin-point highlights.

Our lenses were hand-picked by us for optical quality but also to insure the set matches from lens to lens. There are MANY versions of the 28mm, 35mm and 50mm/55mm for example. We have the knowledge to know not only which lenses produce the most beautiful look, but also which lenses make the most sense for a complete set.

The 18mm T1.5, 35mm T1.6. and 70mm T1.3 in our sets are part of our new FD-X lenses (the X meaning eXtended), which are additional focal lengths we have developed with TLS to fill in some of the gaps in the original FD lineup. Since only the 24mm, 55mm, and 85mm were available in high-speed aspherical versions, we wanted to fill out these amazing lenses with focal lengths that match their look and performance.

The TLS 18mm is our own optical recipe, and you will not find this lens anywhere else in the world. The lens consists of genuine 1970s Canon FD elements, with some additional optics used to create a high speed, aspherical, vintage lens, that covers Full Frame sensors. The 35mm is a Minolta lens from the 1980s. It’s also a Japanese-made, aspherical lens, with performance, bokeh, and flare character very similar to the 24mm, 55mm, and 85mm FDs.

We offer these lens as an option to the slower Canon FD 20mm T2.9 and 35mm T2.2. For the purist, the original Canon FDs might be better. But if you need a faster lens that better matches the other high speed lenses in the set, the FD-X lenses are a great option. With these two FD-X primes, you have a complete set of vintage, high-speed, full frame lenses, in a very complete set: 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 55mm, 85mm.

We also have a Canon FD 300mm f2.8, converted to PL mount by Century Precision Optics. Century also replaced the original 9-blade iris for an 18-blade iris, for perfectly round bokeh at any stop. All the lenses have Full Frame coverage.

Last but not least we have Zero Optik’s Canon+ 10mm which uses genuine vintage Canon optics. This incredible lens is one of the widest full frame lenses ever made. This is the widest full frame rectilinear lens we offer! While it does have mild barrel distortion, it is not a fisheye. It’s very sharp on center, with gradual falloff at the edges. You have to see it to believe it. While it does cover full frame, it’s perfect for S35 cameras as well.

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Our dream was to have a set of lenses that matched the look of the legendary high-speed, aspherical Canon FD 24mm f1.4, 55mm f1.2, and 85mm f1.2. Thanks to TLS we were able to add an 18mm f1.4, 35mm f1.4, and 70mm f1.2 that have full frame coverage, and match the unique look of Canon FD SSC aspherical primes.

The 18mm is our own optical recipe, and you will not find this lens anywhere else in the world. The lens consists of genuine 1970s Canon FD elements, with some additional optics to used to create a high speed, aspherical, vintage lens, that covers Full Frame sensors, even RED Monstro. The 35mm is a Minolta lens from the 1980s. It’s also a Japanese-made, aspherical lens, with performance, bokeh, and flare character identical to the 24mm, 55mm, and 85mm FDs. The 70mm is another original design based on the 85mm f1.2. With how often cinematographers have to move back nd forth between Super 35 and Full Frame/VV/LF sensors, it’s nice to have the added focal lengths to achecive the desired field of view, while having a consistent look across the set.

TLS is replaces the original 8-blade irises with new 16-blade irises. So not only does your bokeh stay circular when stopped down, they also make the set more consistent from lens to lens. In the original FDs the 8-blade iris gives your bokeh a stop-sign shape to pin-point highlights.

We offer these lens as an option to the slower Canon FD primes. With these three new FD-X primes, you have a complete 6-lens set of vintage, high-speed, full frame lenses, in a very complete set: 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 55mm, 70mm, 85mm.

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These are some of the most sought after of the legendary Canon FD still photo lenses, including the big 3: the 24mm f1.4, 50mm f1.2, and 85mm f1.2. The lens mounts have been converted form FD to Canon EF, and they will work with any Canon EF camera or mount. They have permanent focus gears, and 80mm front rings with threads that accept 77mm filters. If you need the amazing look of Canon FD glass, but need a more affordable form factor, this set is a great option.