another canon question!

[back alley]

this time about lenses...local sale canon fd 200/2.8 lens for 200. cdn. which is about 150 usd.
looks to be in good shape, clean...

good deal?

 

[Mackinaw]

Depends. Older, breechlock mount or the newer bayonet style? Canon also made two versions of the 200/2.8. One had internal focusing, the other (older) version used a traditional helical.

Still, if it's in good shape, $150.00 USD isn't bad.

Jim B.

 

[back alley]

Depends. Older, breechlock mount or the newer bayonet style? Canon also made two versions of the 200/2.8. One had internal focusing, the other (older) version used a traditional helical.

Still, if it's in good shape, $150.00 USD isn't bad.

Jim B.

mount not that important to me...internal focus is...i'll need to check it out in person before deciding.
thanks.

 

[Wulfthari]

mount not that important to me...internal focus is...i'll need to check it out in person before deciding.
thanks.

If we are talking about this guy:

It's a good price for it. Fast long lenses are useful for getting subject separation.

 

[flavio81]

Any FD 200 is a great lens. I had the latest 200/2.8 version with internal focus, it had amazing bokeh and it was sharp. The earlier unit-focusing 200/2.8 is supposed to be as sharp or sharper (!!)

Now I own the 200/4.0 with internal focus, which is compact and sharp. I also own the Nikon AI 200/4.0 and is slightly bigger than the Canon and does not have internal focus so focus is a bit more stiff. Perfectly sharp and with good bokeh.

I also have the FL 200/3.5 lens and it's much heavier. Haven't tested it optically so far.

 

[Chubberino]

Not really, no.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...fd+200.TRS0&_nkw=canon+fd+200mm+f2.8&_sacat=0

 

[back alley]

Not really, no.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...fd+200.TRS0&_nkw=canon+fd+200mm+f2.8&_sacat=0

low sale price = high shipping price
high sale price = low shipping price

still better locally...