N°110856 · Family detail
CanonTelephoto·CANON FD mount·1971
Canon FL 800mm F/8
Specifications01
MountCANON FD
Focal length800mm
Max aperturef/8
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1971
Weight5360 g
Min focus distance18 m
Aperture blades8
Optical elements7
Groups5
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)
Lens hoodBuilt-in round
TeleconvertersNot available
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Canon FD 800mm F/8 is a prime telephoto lens intended for distant subjects such as sports and wildlife. The fixed f/8 maximum aperture suits bright-light shooting and long-range work.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere 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.
Other Mounts03
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