The Canon FD 14mm f/2.8 L rehoused lens is a masterpiece of vintage wide-angle engineering, now optimized for modern cinema workflows. Originally released in 1982, this lens was a pioneer for its high-degree aspherical element, which allowed for a massive 114° field of view without the barrel distortion typically found in fisheye lenses. When rehoused by companies like GL Optics, TLS, or P+S Technik, the lens is transformed from a vintage stills optic into a robust, production-ready tool that pairs beautifully with the legendary Canon K35 series.
Key Features and Benefits
True Rectilinear Perspective: Delivers an ultra-wide 114° diagonal angle of view while maintaining straight lines, making it ideal for architectural and expansive landscape shots.
Aspherical Optical Design: Features a ground and polished aspherical element that significantly reduces spherical aberrations and ensures high image quality even at its widest aperture.
Cinema-Grade Housing: Modern rehousing provides a durable PL mount, standard 0.8 MOD gears for focus and iris, and a consistent front diameter (typically 95mm or 110mm) for easy matte box use.
K35 Color Matching: The older FD coatings offer a warm, vintage character and organic flare that closely match the sought-after look of the Canon K35 cinema lenses.
Enhanced Focus Throw: Rehousing expands the focus rotation (often up to 300° or more), allowing for precise focus pulls that were impossible on the original FD helicoid.
Floating Element System: Retains the original internal “floating” mechanism to ensure sharpness and minimize distortion at close-focusing distances (approximately 8–10 inches).
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