Canon FD 4/35-70mm Lens

Canon FD 35-70mm f/4

The Canon FD 35-70mm f/4 is a compact, lightweight zoom lens released in 1979 for Canon FD-mount cameras. Its constant f/4 aperture across the zoom range makes exposure consistent, and the lens is well-regarded for its sharpness and color rendition — offering solid image quality in a budget-friendly vintage package.

Key Features

• Constant f/4 aperture throughout the zoom range — consistent exposure at any focal length
• 35–70mm zoom range covering wide-angle to short telephoto on FD-mount bodies
• 8 elements in 8 groups with half-stop aperture clicks for precise exposure control
• Lightweight plastic build — practical for everyday and travel use
• 0.5 m minimum focus distance

Specifications

• Mount: Canon FD (bayonet)
• Focal length: 35–70mm
• Aperture: f/4 constant
• Lens construction: 8 elements in 8 groups
• Diaphragm blades: 6
• Filter thread: 52mm
• Minimum focus distance: 0.5 m
• Weight: 315 g