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45mm Canon FD-X T1.5

  • Common focus and iris gear positions relative to mount flange, same as K35's

  • New circular iris design

  • Less than 13" minimum object distance.

  • 110mm common front ring diameter.

  • PL mount; back focus adjustable with standard shims.

  • Price: POA (Price On Application)


The 45mm FD-X lens is an addition to the native Canon FD range of lenses. Ideal for situations where you need to fill the gap between the 35mm and the 50/55mm range. Boasting characteristics that match well with the FD series this lens, being a T1.5, adds to the versatility of the FD set. Furthermore, with a close focus of under 13" (32cm) it is a very capable lens.

The 45mm FD-X is based on a 45mm f1.4 Yashica lens. This lens was originally part of a package, with the lens fixed onto the front of the Yashica Lynx-14 camera. Therefore, it has remained unnoticed by the cine world as a viable option for use. However, after extensive testing as well as listening to advice from our trusted customers, we believe this is a suitable addition to the Canon FD focal range. 

As part of the rehousing process, TLS have introduced a new circular iris assembly. This gives the bokeh the same shape as the rest of the rehoused set. Furthermore, the iris and focus gears are in the same position as well as maintaining a 110mm front diameter. The non-linear cam gives this 45mm the same 'feel' as the rest of the set when pulling focus too.

45mm Canon FD-X T1.5 Specification

Focal Range 10mm 10mm FD-X 14mm 18mm FD-X 20mm 24mm L 24mm SSC 28mm NFD 28mm SSC 35mm SSC 35mm FD-X 45mm FD-X 50mm 55mm 70mm FD-X 85mm L 85mm SSC 100mm 135mm 200mm
Mount PL PL/LPL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL
T-Stop 2.9 3 2.9 1.6 2.9 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.1 2.1 1.5 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 2.1 2.1 2.9
Min. Object Distance typ. 7" 10" 8" 10" 10" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 13" 18" 2' 2'3" 3' 3' 2'2" 3'8" 4'7"
Ø Image Circle Across T-stop TBC TBC TBC T1.6T8T22 T2.9T8T22 T1.5T8T22 T1.6T8T22 T2.1T8T22 T2.1T8T22 T2.1T8T22 T1.5T8T22 T1.5T8T22 T1.3T8T22 T1.3T8T22 TBC T1.3T8T22 T1.3T8T22 T2.1T8T22 T2.1T8T22 TBC
Ø Image Circle - Close Focus (mm) TBC TBC TBC 504948 535351 525249 525249 535353 535353 606060 60+5754 545454 555248 555452 TBC 60+5955 60+5955 60+5754 60+5955 TBC
Ø Image Circle - Infinity (mm) TBC TBC TBC 484746 494948 484845 484845 525250 525250 525252 575754 474747 535248 535352 TBC 60+60+55 60+60+60+ 60+60+60+ 60+60+55 TBC
Front Diameter (mm) 125 143 110 143 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
Total Length (mm)* 88 104 75 100 69 80 80 80 80 90 90 69 83 73 125 94 94 98 119 130
Total Length (inches)* 3.50 4.10 3.00 3.94 2.70 3.13 3.00 3.13 3.13 3.5 3.5 2.7 3.25 2.9 4.2 3.75 3.75 3.88 4.7 5.1
Weight** (kg) TBC 1.7 1.3 1.6 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 0.9 1.3 TBC 2.12 1.7 1.7 1.5 1.67 TBC
Weight** (lbs) TBC 3.63 3 3.53 2.44 2.88 2.88 2.63 2.63 2.88 2.88 1.94 2.88 TBC 4.69 3.75 3.75 3.31 3.81 TBC


*Total approximate length is measured from the flange to the front of lens
** Weight subject to change with further developments
TBC - To be confirmed

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