The Canon FD 35-70 SSC f/3.5-4.5 is a fast zoom wide-angle lens covering the normal 50mm focal length with the option a a slightly wider or narrower view. This lens was the first to be offered with a three-moving-groups focusing system.
The SSC/FD-series lenses can be used for full-aperture metering when mounted on any of Canon SLR models including and after the original F-1, EF and FTb models.
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| f/Stop Range | 2.8-22 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.5' / 2' in Macro Mode |
| Angle of View | 63-34 degrees |
| Groups/Elements | 8/9 |
| Length | 4.5" |
| Maximum Diameter | 2.7' |
| Weight | 1 lb 4.1 oz |