Canon FD pride thread...because this board is too Nikon biased.

[leicapixie]

Everybody posting here can be really proud!
Great images, flawless technique enhanced by great "seeing".
Some of you have gone to many other cameras.
Strangely the work here often far superior.
I was donated over a period or bought for almost nothing,
some Canon AE-1P,Av-1 and AE-! and lenses.
The results showed the age of my Leica lenses..
Look forward to more postings.

 

[raid]

It is not the camera that makes an image. Of course, you know this fact.
I started "real photography" with Canon FD camera and lens. Canon AE-1 with Canon 50/1.8 FD.

 

[Dave Jenkins]

Really too bad about all the Nikon bias on this forum. I'll bet Canon cries all the way to the bank!

 

[Timmyjoe]

I started "real photography" with Canon FD camera and lens. Canon AE-1 with Canon 50/1.8 FD.

I started "real photography" with Canon FD camera and lens. Canon TX with Canon 50/1.8 S.S.C. FD.

Bought brand new on April 1st 1976. Still have it, though it's in real need of a CLA.

Best,
-Tim

 

[Mackinaw]

How about a Canonflex? With R 50/1.8.

Jim B.

 

[GarageBoy]

What are the standout FD lenses I can get for under $200?

 

[raid]

There are many FD lemses listed at ebay that are priced below $300.
For $200:
24/2.8 is a clasic
50/1.4 is a classic

 

[presspass]

KEH also has a selection of FD lenses that come in at or below $200. Some of the real gems are the breach lock mount - a bit fiddly till you get used to them, but among the very best ever made for black and white film photography.

 

[Mackinaw]

Canon F-1 (original) with FD 15mm fisheye. Ektar film.

Jim B.

 

[dogberryjr]

Canon F-1 (original) with FD 15mm fisheye. Ektar film.

Jim B.

This reminds me -- and I could be remembering incorrectly -- of a photo in Canon's lens guide from back in the FD days. I'll have to dig it out later to see.

 

[Wulfthari]

What are the standout FD lenses I can get for under $200?

With a little bit of luck you can also get a 55mm f1.2 or a 50mm f1.2.

The old 35mm f2 with concave front element is also a classic, a lot of people avoid that because it's radioactive, but I'm very happy with it...the little 35-105 zoom with aspherical element is dirty cheap, also for that money you can get a 80-200L or a 100-300L, they have a stellar reputation.

 

[__jc]

F1NAE, FD 80-200 f4L, E100VS

 

[Canyongazer]

First real camera

First real camera

Like many, my first real camera was a Canon FT.
Just seemed more solid than the comparable competition---Pentax Spotmatic, Minolta 101, Nikkormat.

At one point I bought the 80-300mm f5 zoom reasoning (and rationalizing)
"Sally, it's a good idea, and really, it is cheaper than an 85, 135, 200 and 300 together. See, I'm actually saving us money"
I didn't know at the time that it was a huge, heavy pain to carry and essentially an f8 lens in practice. Even at 8 not too wonderful.

But that body with 28, 50 and the then very popular 135 were just about perfect for the time and none too shabby today, either.

 

[Mackinaw]

Canon F-1 (original), FD 35/2.0 (Thorium). On Tri-X.

Jim B.

 

[Canyongazer]

Nice, Jim...beautiful tonal range and contrast.

 

[gb hill]

Canon AE-1p 50/1.8 lens Fuji 100HQ film
crosses & swastika by Greg, on Flickr

 

[AlexBG]

A7 FD50mm 1.4
Crawl training by Alex George, on Flickr

 

[gb hill]

Since my last post on this thread, I've added a couple more Canon FD lenses to my collection. I have a 35mm f2.8 FDn and a 100mm f2.8 FDn. A couple weeks ago, I used the Canon A-1 with the 35mm, 50mm, and 100mm lenses to photograph the annual Three Rivers Festival in downtown Fort Wayne. The Canon gear worked great for this kind of 'street photography'! I have a ton of film to scan, but here's a couple of photos:

Yes, this kid who is young enough to ride in a baby stroller is playing a game on a smartphone! I used the 35mm f2.8 FDn lens and Tmax 400 film.

Like this. I just bought a pristine 35/2.8 FDn. I haven't used it yet & don't see much posted about this lens. The f2 version seems more popular, plus more pricey. Right now my money is tight but wanted to add the 35 to shoot a project. Seeing your example I feel quite satisfied.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Like this. I just bought a pristine 35/2.8 FDn. I haven't used it yet & don't see much posted about this lens. The f2 version seems more popular, plus more pricey. Right now my money is tight but wanted to add the 35 to shoot a project. Seeing your example I feel quite satisfied.

I think you'll like it. Mine is a good, sharp lens. The only real complaint i have is that its construction is cheap and plasticky, but it works well.

I shot these with the 35/2.8 FDn lens, too.

 

[gb hill]

I think you'll like it. Mine is a good, sharp lens. The only real complaint i have is that its construction is cheap and plasticky, but it works well.

I shot these with the 35/2.8 FDn lens, too.

Nice examples Chris. I don't mind the construction of the newer FD lenses. I have the 50/1.4 & 28/2.8 in the older breech mount & that 50 is a heavy lens. I envy your 50/1.4 FDn. Never get rid of it if you don't have to.😀