Lens · zoom
Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 L
Canon · from 1985
Vintage35mm
Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 L: 14 elements in 12 groups, 8 aperture blades, 0.95m minimum focus, 58mm filter thread, 675g. Canon Camera Museum marketing dates: New FD80-200mm f/4L (November 1985).
- Focal length
- 80-200mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 14 / 12
Known for
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Events
- Professional zoom work
Considerations
- f/4 limits low light
- Heavy (675g)
- Manual focus for sports is demanding
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance5, level 5 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control4, level 4 of 5
Bokeh: Smooth telephoto
Rendering: Professional, punchy
Colour: Neutral, accurate
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
New FD
1985-1989
Red L ring
Professional L-series; macro mechanism focuses to 0.95 m at all focal lengths
Fluorite and UD elements; a macro mechanism allows focusing to 0.95m across the zoom range (Canon Camera Museum).
Common issues
- Zoom mechanism
- Fungus or haze in elements
- Focus ring stiffness
Buying guide
Check the zoom mechanism and inspect the elements for haze.
Specifications
| Mount | Canon FD |
| Focal Length | 80-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 0.95m |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Weight | 675g |
Optical design
| Formula | other |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Coating | SSC (Canon) |
| Special | Fluorite and UD glass elements |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £200 - £400
- Mint
- ~£550
Indicative, no dated source.