Canon FD 70-210mm f/4.0 Zoom Lens
The Canon FD 70-210mm f/4 is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens introduced in 1980 for Canon’s FD-mount cameras. It offers a constant f/4 aperture throughout its zoom range, providing consistent exposure settings. The lens features a push-pull zoom mechanism, allowing for simultaneous zooming and focusing with a single control ring. Its optical construction includes 12 elements in 9 groups, delivering sharp and contrasty images across various focal lengths. With a minimum focusing distance of 1.2 meters and a macro mode at 70mm reducing it to 0.44 meters, it offers versatility for close-up photography. Weighing approximately 645 grams and measuring 72.2mm in diameter by 151mm in length, it is relatively compact for its focal range. The lens accepts 58mm filters and is compatible with Canon’s FD-mount film cameras.
- Manual Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens: Designed for Canon FD-mount cameras, ideal for versatile photography.
- Constant f/4 Aperture: Maintains consistent exposure across the zoom range.
- Push-Pull Zoom Mechanism: Allows simultaneous zooming and focusing with a single control ring.
- Optical Design: 12 elements in 9 groups for sharp, high-contrast images.
- Macro Capability: Minimum focusing distance of 1.2 meters, with macro mode at 70mm reducing it to 0.44 meters.
- Compact and Lightweight: Weighs approximately 645 grams and measures 72.2mm in diameter by 151mm in length.
- Filter Compatibility: Accepts 58mm screw-on filters.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for a wide range of photography, from portraits to nature and sports.