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Canon 300mm f2.8 FD
Feb 1, 2017 18:33:08 #
Anyone still using one of these? I'm thinking about picking one up with the 1.4x to use on my em1ii with an adaptor.
The white one, not the black one.
The white one, not the black one.
Feb 1, 2017 18:38:35 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Anyone still using one of these? I'm thinking about picking one up with the 1.4x to use on my em1ii with an adaptor.
I'm not using one. Is it an L lens?
Many of the older lenses tend to fringe more than the new coated lenses, especially if ettr! In bright light it doesn't take much.
Some are very reasonable, but they are NOT a new modern lens. Just a possibility.
SS
Feb 1, 2017 18:39:52 #
SharpShooter wrote:
I'm not using one. Is it an L lens?
Many of the older lenses tend to fringe more than the new coated lenses, especially if ettr! In bright light it doesn't take much.
Some are very reasonable, but they are NOT a new modern lens. Just a possibility.
SS
Many of the older lenses tend to fringe more than the new coated lenses, especially if ettr! In bright light it doesn't take much.
Some are very reasonable, but they are NOT a new modern lens. Just a possibility.
SS
L lens.
Feb 2, 2017 05:58:26 #
And to think I thought canon was popular.
Ok, so has anyone shot with one of these before? Back in the day?
Ok, so has anyone shot with one of these before? Back in the day?
Feb 2, 2017 08:04:43 #
I had one back 30 ++ years ago. Back in the day it was a great performer! It was THE sports lens.. that and the 400 2.8 too! The lens' today are much better and mush easier to use but too much money! Actually THESE ARE the good ole days in photography! With the exception of everyone who pays $500 for a body and lens for Christmas is now a "Professional photographer" and feel the need to start a buisness..😂 Back when this lens was being used everyday it was a thrill to get "THE" shot at a big sports event! Obviously back then focus was manual...not auto! Now the equipment is so advanced that I guess if you can afford a $10,000 lens (Canon EF 400 2.8) and a $6000 body (EOS1DX II) you too can be a professional photographer!!
Good luck with grandpa...its a good un!
Good luck with grandpa...its a good un!
Feb 2, 2017 08:14:03 #
At roughly $600, I'm thinking it would perform quite nicely on the EM1ii.
Feb 2, 2017 10:10:02 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Anyone still using one of these? I'm thinking about picking one up with the 1.4x to use on my em1ii with an adaptor.
The white one, not the black one.
The white one, not the black one.
Not still using but used them in the past. They are the standard by which the lenses of their period were judged by. It has the incredible optics including the fluorite element. This Canon does not have a fringing problem as alluded to. They are still optically superb to this day and worth get tingle if you can use it on your camera.
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Feb 2, 2017 10:13:03 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Not still using but used them in the past. They are the standard by which the lenses of their period were judged by. It has the incredible optics including the fluorite element. This Canon does not have a fringing problem as alluded to. They are still optically superb to this day and worth get tingle if you can use it on your camera.
Thanks,
I look at sites like this and the urge grows stronger to pick one of these up since the examples are quite nice.
https://www.flickr.com/groups/canonfd300-2-8/
Feb 2, 2017 10:41:56 #
For $600 you don't have much to loose. Give it a try. Check back here an let us know how well it performs.
Feb 2, 2017 11:35:14 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Thanks,
I look at sites like this and the urge grows stronger to pick one of these up since the examples are quite nice.
https://www.flickr.com/groups/canonfd300-2-8/
I look at sites like this and the urge grows stronger to pick one of these up since the examples are quite nice.
https://www.flickr.com/groups/canonfd300-2-8/
You are welcome. It really is a superb lens and the mirrorless cameras have brought new interest in the superb Canon FD lenses.
Feb 2, 2017 13:28:35 #
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Feb 2, 2017 14:44:25 #
Jerry Coupe wrote:
Sorry, my lens is a L series. I missed the FD in your post.
FD lenses came in L including the 300mm f2.8 as well. I have a 80 - 200mm L FD lens.
When it was black they just had SSC Fluorite in the name for the fluorite element.
Feb 2, 2017 15:17:54 #
Feb 9, 2017 12:47:12 #
Well guys...as good as these lenses sound, I've got an inside track on a Olympus 150mm f2 and an EC-20. I know it's not a 300 2.8, but it will be 100% AF with all the latest coatings. It's a blistering sharp combo at half the weight.
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