N°307532 · Family detail
CanonMirror·CANON FD mount·1978
Canon FD Reflex 500mm F/8 S.S.C.
Specifications01
MountCANON FD
Focal length500mm
Max aperturef/8
TypeMirror · Telephoto · Prime
Release year1978
Weight740 g
Min focus distance4 m
Max magnification0.1401
Optical elements6
Groups3
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlNone
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
TeleconvertersCanon Extender FD 1.4X-A→ 700mm F/11.2
Canon Extender FD 2X-A→ 1000mm F/16
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Canon FD Reflex 500mm f/8 is a 500mm mirror telephoto lens for long-distance subjects, using an f/8 maximum aperture for low-light work only in moderate conditions.
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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