Canon Serenar Lenses

A comprehensive overview of Canon's high-quality Serenar interchangeable lenses.

Introduction

Serenar lenses are described as superb achievements in the field of 35mm camera lenses. All factors hampering precision have been ascertained and keenly corrected. Scales are accurately calibrated, and the focusing mount couples directly with the camera's built-in rangefinder. An ultra hard-coating, harder than optical glass, is applied to each lens for sharper, more brilliant pictures in color or black-and-white, and for protecting the lens surface from scratches.

Image: A Canon camera fitted with a prominent Serenar lens, showcasing the brand and product.

Product Showcase: Serenar Lenses

The following lenses are presented, with descriptions and specifications:

Serenar 35mm f:3.5, Wide Angle

This wide-angle lens is exceptionally useful when a large portion of the subject is desired, and is convenient for taking group pictures from a close distance. It has a shorter focal length and greater depth of field compared to others. The lens barrel is of a non-collapsible type.

Angle of View: 64°. Focusing Range: 3.5 ft to infinity. Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22. Attachment Size: Series VI. Net weight: 180 g (6.3 oz).

Photographic example: A building taken with the 35mm lens, showing a wide field of view.

Serenar 50mm f:3.5, Standard

This lens is of standard focal length with a collapsible lens barrel. It is ideal for normal outdoor photography as well as for indoor use.

Angle of View: 46°. Focusing Range: 3.5 ft to infinity. Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/16. Attachment Size: Series VI. Net weight: 160 g (5.6 oz).

Photographic example: A building taken with the 50mm lens, showing a standard field of view.

Serenar 50mm f:1.9

This is also a standard focal length lens with a collapsible lens barrel. Due to its fast speed, this lens is outstanding for a wide range of photography and is excellent for photographing under unfavorable light conditions or at high shutter speeds.

Angle of View: 46°. Focusing Range: 3.5 ft to infinity. Aperture Range: f/1.9 to f/11. Attachment Size: Series VI. Net weight: 240 g (8.5 oz).

Photographic example: A building taken with the 50mm lens, demonstrating its capabilities.

Serenar 85mm f:2, Long Focal

With its fast speed and moderately long focal length, this lens is extremely useful when photographing in theaters or outdoor gatherings, as well as in the field of portraiture.

Angle of View: 29°. Focusing Range: 3.5 ft to infinity. Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16. Attachment Size: Series VII. Net weight: 610 g (22 oz).

Detailed cut-away diagram illustrating the internal optical and mechanical construction of the Serenar 85mm f:2 lens.

Photographic example: A building taken with the 85mm lens, showing a telephoto effect.

Serenar 100mm f:4, Long Focal

By using this lightweight, long focal lens, excellent results can be expected in photographing landscapes, street scenes, children, and animals from a more than ordinary distance.

Angle of View: 25°. Focusing Range: 3.5 ft to infinity. Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22. Attachment Size: Series VI. Net weight: 340 g (12 oz).

Photographic example: A building taken with the 100mm lens, further compressing the perspective.

Serenar 135mm f:4, Telephoto

This is decidedly a lens for long-distance photography. With this telephoto lens, a 2.7 times larger image than the 50mm lens can be obtained. Users can step back from the subject and still capture a clear and brilliant picture.

Angle of View: 19°. Focusing Range: 5 ft to infinity. Aperture Range: f/4 to f/16. Attachment Size: Series VI. Net weight: 580 g (20 oz).

Photographic example: A building taken with the 135mm lens, showing significant magnification and background compression.

Diagram: Visual representation of optical element configurations for each Serenar lens model: 35mm f:3.5, 50mm f:3.5, 50mm f:1.9, 85mm f:2, 100mm f:4, and 135mm f:4.

Each lens, except for one 50mm focal length model, is accompanied by its Special Viewfinder with parallax adjustment.

Listings and Accessories

Serenar Lenses

35mm f:3.5 w/Special Viewfinder & Case
50mm f:3.5 w/Case*
50mm f:1.9 w/Case*
85mm f:2.0 w/Special Viewfinder & Case
100mm f:4.0 w/Special Viewfinder & Case
135mm f:4.0 w/Special Viewfinder & Case

* Distance Scale calibrated in feet or meter - optional

Sunshades (Filter Ring included)

For Serenar 35mm f:3.5, w/Case
For Serenar 50mm f:3.5
For Serenar 50mm f:1.9, w/Case
For Serenar 85mm f:2.0
For Serenar 100mm f:4.0
For Serenar 135mm f:4.0

Prices subject to change without notice.

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