Canon FD 300mm f/5.6

Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 Lens - Like New | Pristine Compact Telephoto

Capture distant subjects with exceptional clarity using this pristine Canon FD 300mm f/5.6. Ideally suited for wildlife, nature, and sports photography, this manual focus telephoto lens offers significant reach in a surprisingly lightweight and compact form factor. Unlike heavier professional lenses, this f/5.6 model is designed for handheld shooting, allowing you to hike further and react faster. Preserved in "Like New" condition, this lens is a true collector's gem, featuring Canon's renowned Spectra Coating (S.C.) for high contrast and accurate color fidelity. It is the perfect candidate for adapting to modern mirrorless cameras, offering a vintage character with modern sharpness.

Key Features

• Compact Telephoto Reach: The 300mm focal length brings birds, animals, and distant details dramatically closer.

• Spectra Coating (S.C.): Advanced multi-coating minimizes flare and ghosting, ensuring crisp images even in backlit conditions.

• Built-in Lens Hood: Features a convenient sliding hood to block stray light and protect the front element without needing extra accessories

• Internal Focusing: The lens barrel length remains constant during focusing, improving balance and handling.

• Lightweight Design: Weighing significantly less than faster apertures, it is easy to carry all day without fatigue.

• Premium Build: Features the high-quality metal construction and smooth mechanics defined by Canon's golden era.

Condition Report

• Body: Like New. The cosmetic condition is immaculate. The matte black finish is fresh with no signs of wear, rub marks, or paint loss. The mount looks untouched.

• Optics: Flawless. The glass is crystal clear. There is absolutely no haze, fungus, separation, or scratches. Internal dust is virtually non-existent.

• Mechanics & Electronics: Fully functional. The focus ring rotates with a perfectly smooth, damped feel. The aperture blades are oil-free and snap instantly to the selected f-stop. The sliding hood moves freely and locks securely.

Specialist Note

"It is increasingly rare to find consumer-level vintage lenses in this condition. While professional gear was often serviced, lenses like this were frequently used and discarded. This specific copy looks like it just left the factory in Japan. It’s a 'time capsule' lens that offers a unique combination of vintage rendering and modern sharpness when adapted to a high-resolution sensor."

What’s Included

• Canon FD 300mm f/5.6 Lens

• Front Lens Cap

• Rear Lens Cap

Technical Specifications

• Category: Prime Lenses

• Mount: Canon FD (Breech Lock / nFD)

• Focal Length: 300mm

• Max Aperture: f/5.6

• Min Aperture: f/32

• Filter Thread: 58mm

• Focus: Manual

• Weight: Approx. 635g