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Canon FD Fisheye 7.5mm f/5.6
Summary
The Canon FD 7.5mm f/5.6 is an ultra-wide fisheye lens introduced in 1971 as part of Canon’s original FD lineup. Designed for 35mm film SLR cameras, it delivers a full 180-degree diagonal angle of view, producing the distinctive curved perspective that defines fisheye photography. With a fixed focus and an f/5.6 aperture, it features built-in filters selectable via a rotating ring, eliminating the need for front filters on its bulbous front element. Compact for its class and optically sharp for the era, the FD 7.5mm f/5.6 remains a classic specialty lens valued by collectors and experimenters for its unique rendering and historical place in Canon’s lens heritage.
Tech Specs
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Series | FD |
| Model | Fisheye |
| Focal Length | 7.5mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Image Circle | - |
| Minimum Focus | - |
| Focus Rotation | - |
| Iris Blades | 6 |
| Optical Design | 11 / 8 |
| Squeeze | none |
| Front Diameter | - |
| Filter Thread | none |
| Focus/Zoom Rod | none |
| Native Mount | FD |
| Data Protocol | none |
| Length | 2.7 in. |
| Weight | 380g |
| Body Telescope | - |
| Body Material | - |
| Focus Drive | Manual |
| Iris Drive | Manual |
| Zoom Drive | n/a |
History
Country of Origin: Japan
Release Date: 1971
Launch Price: 73,000 yen
Design Revisions:
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