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FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C.

  • 80-200mm
  • f/4.0
  • Telephoto Zoom
  • 750 g
  • Min focus 1 m

Quick answer

The Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C. is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-200mm at f/4.0 for the Canon FD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

A 80-200mm f/4 manual-focus telephoto zoom lens, the Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C. specifications

Brand
Canon
Mount
Canon FD
Focal length
80-200mm
Maximum aperture
f/4.0
Lens type
Telephoto Zoom
Format coverage
full-frame
Released
1976
Optical construction
15 elements in 11 groups
Autofocus motor
none
Minimum focus distance
1 m
Maximum magnification
0.29x
Filter thread
55 mm
Weight
750 g
Length
161 mm
Diameter
68 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C.?

At 80-200mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

  • Portraits with a flattering perspective
  • Events and weddings
  • Isolating subjects from the background
  • Sports and action
  • Wildlife and birds at moderate distance

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Full frame 1.0x 80–200mm 10.3–25.4° 12.3–30.3°
APS-C 1.6x 128–320mm 6.4–16° 7.7–19.2°
Micro Four Thirds 2.0x 160–400mm 5.2–12.8° 6.2–15.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C. use?

It uses the Canon FD mount, so it fits Canon FD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.

What is the focal length of the Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C.?

It zooms across 80-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.

Is the Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C. a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 80-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Canon FD 80-200mm f/4 S.S.C. equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 128–320mm on full frame, with a 6.4–16° horizontal and 7.7–19.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 160–400mm on full frame, with a 5.2–12.8° horizontal and 6.2–15.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

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