Zero Optik Canon FD

Bursting onto the lens scene a few years ago, the ZERO OPTIK rehousing pioneered by Maestro Alexander Nelson is a top quality rehousing with astonishingly solid mechanics wrapped in a seriously compact housing. Lighter and smaller than TLS lenses, these are perfect when weight is a serious consideration, making them perfect for run and gun filmmaking handheld, on gimbals, drones or steadicam. Not only did alex change the game in regards to size and weight many of these lenses have incredible close focus ability.

Lensworks carries a complete set of 1970s Canon FD SSC lenses from Zero, including the 18mm T1.6 special as well as a mind boggling 10mm lens covering FF open gate built on an FD 14mm lens. These lenses were hand picked for the best optical qualities and condition to make a fluid matched set of lenses. The 24, 55, 85 are the siblings of the famous K35 lenses, so if you are looking for a more affordable option with a similar look, dont look further! The creative possibilities are endless with these lenses and we think they are a top notch offering!

10mm T3.1 Canon FD-X TBA 3lb 136/156mm

18mm T1.6 Canon FD+ 10” 4lb 136/156mm

20mm T3 Canon FD 10” 1.5lb 95mm

24mm T1.6 Canon FD SSC ASPH 12” 1.75lb 95mm

35mm T2.4 Canon FD SSC concave 12” 1.75lb 95mm

55mm T1.4 Canon FD SSC ASPH 1’2” 2lb 95mm

85mm T1.4 Canon FD SSC ASPH 2’11’ 2.25lb 95mm

100mm T2.1 Canon nFD 2’4” 2.25lb 95mm

Additonal available lenses:

TLS 45mm Y/K 1.4

200mm T2.1 Century Canon FD

300mm T2.8 Century Canon FD

Matching Zoom:

GL Optics Canon FD 50-300 T4.9 CF 6’


Footage Examples

Marie Claire “Save The Arts”

Shot on Arri Alexa Mini

DP: Joe Douglas