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Canon FD 200mm f/2.8 S.S.C.
Canon · 1975-1989
Canon's professional 200mm telephoto. Fast f/2.8 aperture for action and low light. Built-in hood and tripod mount. Sharp and contrasty.
Known for
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Events
- Action
Considerations
- Heavy at 700g
- 2.5m minimum focus
- Manual focus for action challenging
Optical Characteristics
Sharpness (wide)4/5
Sharpness (stopped)5/5
Contrast5/5
Flare Resistance4/5
CA Control4/5
Vignetting Control4/5
Distortion Control5/5
Bokeh: Smooth telephoto compression
Rendering: Punchy, professional
Color: Neutral, accurate
Versions
FD (breech-lock)
1975-1979
Chrome nose ring
Classic design
New FD
1979-1989
All-black
Updated mount
Canon's fast 200mm telephoto. The f/2.8 aperture enables excellent action stopping. Built-in hood and tripod mount for professional use.
Common Issues
- Hood mechanism
- Tripod mount wear
- Focus stiffness
Buying Guide
Check tripod mount and hood mechanism. Test focus smoothness. Professional-grade lens.
Specifications
MountCanon FD
Focal Length200mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/32
Aperture Blades8
Min Focus2.5m
Filter Size72mm
Weight700g
Optical Design
FormulaTelephoto
Elements6
Groups5
CoatingSSC (Canon)
Pricing
£180 - £350
Typical used price
Mint: ~£450
Professional telephoto pricing
Adapts To
Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFMicro Four Thirds
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