Canon New FD 200mm f/4

Canon New FD 200mm f/4

Canon New FD 200mm f/4 (S/N 279488) - Good Condition | Lightweight and Sharp Vintage Telephoto for Canon FD Systems

The Canon New FD 200mm f/4 is a masterful example of how a high-performance telephoto lens can be both powerful and remarkably portable. By completely reworking the previous FD designs, Canon created this version to be the smallest and lightest 200mm in their lineup, weighing only 440g. This lens features an advanced rear-focusing system, meaning its physical length remains constant during use—a feature typically reserved for professional L-series lenses. With serial number 279488, this unit provides the ideal blend of reach and maneuverability for street, portrait, and travel photography. It delivers the signature natural contrast and color rendering that has made vintage Canon glass a favorite for both film enthusiasts and digital cinematographers.

Key Features

• Rear-Group Internal Focusing: Only internal elements move during focusing, ensuring the lens remains perfectly balanced and the front element never rotates.

• Compact Telephoto Design: Significantly smaller than its f/2.8 counterparts, making it easy to carry in a small shoulder bag for all-day shooting.

• Super Spectra Coating (S.S.C.): High-end multi-coating that effectively suppresses flare and maintains excellent contrast, even when shooting toward light sources.

• Built-in Metal Lens Hood: Features an integrated, retractable hood that is always ready to block stray light and protect the front element.

• Short Minimum Focus: Offers a close focusing distance of 1.5 meters, allowing for tight, detailed portraits with beautiful background compression.

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition. The barrel shows light, typical signs of careful use. The focus ring is grippy and the markings are clean and visible.

• Optics: The glass is clear and in good condition. There is no fungus, no haze, and no scratches on the front or rear elements.

• Mechanics: The internal focusing mechanism is silky smooth and precise. The aperture ring clicks firmly at all stops, and the blades are clean and dry.

Specialist Note

"The New FD 200mm f/4 is one of the most practical vintage telephotos you can own. Most people gravitate toward the f/2.8 versions, but they weigh twice as much. This f/4 version utilizes the same internal focusing technology found in Canon's legendary 'big whites,' giving it a premium feel that belies its compact size. It is a 'sleeper' lens that performs exceptionally well on modern mirrorless adapters."

What’s Included

• Canon New FD 200mm f/4 Lens (S/N 279488)

• Original Canon front lens cap

• Original Canon FD rear lens cap

• Integrated built-in lens hood

Technical Specifications

• Category: Photographic Lenses

• Focal Length: 200mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/4

• Minimum Aperture: f/32

• Lens Mount: Canon New FD (nFD)

• Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups

• Filter Size: 52mm

• Weight: 440g

• Length: 121.5mm