Quick answer
The Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 S.S.C. is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 300mm at f/5.6 for the Canon FD mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 300mm f/5.6 manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 S.S.C. is designed for Canon FD mount bodies. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 S.S.C. specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Focal length
- 300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1977
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 685 g
- Length
- 198.3 mm
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 S.S.C.?
At 300mm 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 | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 480mm | 4.3° | 5.2° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 600mm | 3.4° | 4.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 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 300mm f/5.6 S.S.C.?
It is a fixed 300mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 S.S.C. a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 300mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/5.6.
What is the Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 S.S.C. equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 480mm on full frame, with a 4.3° horizontal and 5.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 600mm on full frame, with a 3.4° horizontal and 4.1° 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.
