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CanonTelephoto·CANON FD mount·1981

Canon FDn 300mm F/2.8L

Specifications01

Focal length300mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1981
Weight2345 g
Min focus distance3 m
Max magnification0.1099
Aperture blades9
Optical elements9
Groups7
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
TeleconvertersCanon Extender FD 1.4X-A→ 420mm F/3.9 Canon Extender FD 2X-B→ 600mm F/5.6
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Summary02

Canon FDn 300mm f/2.8L prime telephoto lens for Canon FD-mount SLR cameras, intended for low-light sports and other distant subjects. It has a maximum aperture of f/2.8.

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Specifications from thelensdb

Where can this lens be adapted?

The Canon FD mount has a flange distance of 42 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • FD lenses stay at full aperture until the camera moves a lever on the lens. Use an FD adapter with a ring that moves this lever.
  • Sony EAdapter · 24 mm
  • Canon RFAdapter · 22 mm
  • Nikon ZAdapter · 26 mm
  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 24.3 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 22 mm
  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 22.75 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 15.3 mm

    Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.

  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 24 mm

No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Canon EF, Nikon F.

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