Used Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 Lens
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Caps |
At a glance: Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 - classic Canon FD telephoto prime, manual focus.
About this lens
The Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 is Canon's consumer FD-mount telephoto prime - 300mm focal length, f/5.6 aperture, manual focus. A compact telephoto option for Canon FD film SLRs or for adapting to modern mirrorless cameras.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Manual focus only |
|---|---|
| Minimum focus distance | 3.0m |
| Filter thread | 58mm |
| Weight | Approx. 650g |
| Construction | Metal barrel, SSC multi-coating |
Works with
- Canon FD-mount film SLRs
- Modern mirrorless via FD-to-[system] adapter (manual focus only)
Best for
A classic FD-mount telephoto - 300mm reach on full-frame for wildlife, sports and distant subjects. Manual focus and moderate f/5.6 aperture. Useful on Canon FD film SLRs or adapted to modern mirrorless bodies. Lighter than the faster FD 300mm f/2.8 and more affordable.
Frequently asked questions
Is 300mm f/5.6 usable today?
For deliberate work, yes - manual focus on a 300mm lens is demanding but doable, especially on mirrorless with focus peaking. For action/wildlife, modern AF 300mm primes or zooms are dramatically more practical.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 300mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime, Telephoto |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Lens Mount | Canon FD Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Canon |