9.0
10
9.3

Canon New FD 50-300mm f/4.5 L

Year 1982
Lens Groups 13
Lens Element 16
Aperature Blades 8
Minimum Aperture f/32
Closest Focusing 2.5 m
Max. Magnifcation 1:6.9 (0.144x)
Filter Size 34 mm
Diameter x Length 104 x 250 mm
Weight 1820 gr (4.01 lb)
Hood S-100
2009-10-27

rjc

IQ
9.0
Build
10.0
9.3
great color, contrast, good build, sharp 85mm to 250mm
soft at 50 and 300mm, too heavy to hand hold except at fast shutter speeds

This is a monster of a zoom lens. I really liked the colors it gave, the contrast and sharpness. But it was only sharp from 85mm to 250mm. Somewhat soft at 50 and 300mm but still gave usable images. Really needs to be used on a tripod unless you hoot at speeds above 1/2000. Did not like the screw on front cap and used an extra 400mm F4.5 front bag cap instead.