Embrace an expansive view of the world with the Canon FL 19mm f/3.5R, a historic super-wide-angle prime introduced in November 1965. Weighing a substantial 500 grams and featuring an intricate optical design of 11 elements in 9 groups, this unique lens was famously engineered with an inverted telephoto "Retrofocus" design to allow seamless SLR viewing without locking up your camera's mirror. A 6-blade diaphragm pairs with a close minimum focusing distance of 0.5 meters to give you incredible control over your frame, allowing you to capture sweeping dramatic vistas, architecture, and tight interior spaces with a beautifully distinct, vintage structural character.
With a simple mechanical adapter, this historic piece of glass can easily be mounted onto modern mirrorless camera bodies including Sony E, Canon RF, Leica/Panasonic L, and Leica M mounts.