The Canon FD TLS lenses are vintage prime lenses from the 1970s with a modern cinematic rehousing by TLS (True Lens Services) — exactly the same type of housing they built for the legendary Canon K35s —, making them one of the most characterful and distinctive Full Frame prime sets available on the market today. FD stands for Full Diaphragm — aperture fully open during focusing —, but paired with TLS it means something more: Full Frame, super speed lenses with an unmistakable vintage look. Their aspherical glass elements with Super Spectra Coating (SSC) anti-reflective treatment are the same glass that served as the foundation for the acclaimed Canon K35 lenses, and the 24mm, 55mm, and 85mm focal lengths share optical elements directly with them.
During the rehousing process, TLS replaces the original 8-blade iris with a new 16-blade iris, ensuring a circular, expressive bokeh at any aperture — combined with the characteristic dual look of these lenses: wide open they are soft, warm, low-contrast and almost creamy on skin tones; stopped down, detail snaps into focus delivering a more modern, contrasty image. The set features a uniform 110mm front diameter across all focal lengths, minimal breathing, close to 300° of focus rotation with a non-linear cam system, and focus and iris gears in the same position on every focal length. Notable productions shot with them: Argentina, 1985 (Academy Award for Best International Feature Film), Triumph 67, and the series Jo Mai Mai. PL mount.
Perfect for: cinematographers seeking a warm, organic, cinematic vintage look in Full Frame with super speed lenses, full large-format sensor coverage, and the same optical personality as the Canon K35s at a more accessible price point — also ideal for complementing or extending a K35 set with additional focal lengths.
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