Canon EF 200mm f/4

Canon EF 200mm f/4 – Telephoto Prime Lens (Serial No. 59683)

The Canon EF 200mm f/4 with serial number 59683 is a manual focus telephoto lens from the FD/FL era, not to be confused with modern EF (autofocus) lenses. Given the serial and naming, this lens is likely from the Canon FD (or earlier FL) series, produced in the 1970s. It was designed for use with Canon’s manual-focus SLRs and is valued today for its sharpness, contrast, and classic rendering — often adapted to modern mirrorless systems.

Key Features

• Focal Length: 200mm – excellent for portraits, sports, and distant subjects

• Maximum Aperture: f/4, stops down to f/32

• Mount: Canon FD (or FL, depending on version) – manual focus only

• Focus Type: Smooth manual focus, long throw for precision

• Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 2.5m (8.2 ft)

• Optical Construction: 5 elements in 5 groups (varies slightly by version)

• Aperture Blades: 6-blade diaphragm

• Filter Thread: 58mm

• Built-in Lens Hood: Yes – integrated, retractable metal hood

• Construction: All-metal body – robust and balanced

What’s Included

• Canon 200mm f/4 manual lens (Serial No. 59683)

•  rear lens cap
  

Condition

Used – Good condition: The lens is fully functional, with clean optics, no haze or fungus, and smooth focusing. The aperture blades are dry and responsive. Some signs of cosmetic use on the barrel may be present but do not affect performance.