Quick answer
The Canon FD 150mm f/4.5 S.S.C. is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 150mm at f/4.5 for the Canon FD mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 150mm f/4.5 manual-focus telephoto prime lens from Canon fits Canon FD mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Canon FD 150mm f/4.5 S.S.C. specifications
What can you shoot with the Canon FD 150mm f/4.5 S.S.C.?
At 150mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 150mm | 13.7° | 16.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 240mm | 8.6° | 10.3° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon FD 150mm f/4.5 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 150mm f/4.5 S.S.C.?
It is a fixed 150mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Canon FD 150mm f/4.5 S.S.C. a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 150mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.5.
What is the Canon FD 150mm f/4.5 S.S.C. equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 240mm on full frame, with a 8.6° horizontal and 10.3° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 300mm on full frame, with a 6.9° horizontal and 8.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Canon FD from other brands
All Canon FD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
