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As shown in the previous section, interchangeable lenses share the same basic
flexibility and characteristics. However, although they have many similar
features, these lenses are actually quite different. Each Canon lens is suited for
different photographic applications, not to mention various budgets and tastes.
Here are some points to think about when making your lens selection. Since
there is such variety among FD lenses, you can select the combination of
lenses which best meets your needs.

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Summary of Contents for FD Lens

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Page 2: ...16 Selecting the Right Lenses for You 18 Performance Check 1 20 Performance Check 2 21 Performance Check 3 22 Performance Check 4 23 The Professional Choice 24 Lens Workshop 25 Snapshot Zoom 26 Travel Zoom 28 Portrait Zoom 30 Sports Zoom 32 Wide Shots 34 Telephoto Shots 36 Macro Shots 38 Accessories Guide I II 40 Specifications 44 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals ...

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Page 4: ...s beach scene Choice of a wide aperture and the telephoto s shallow depth of field throw the white capped waves in the background out of focus to emphasize the subject FD75 200mm f 4 5 1 250 sec at f 5 6 IS064 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals 2 ...

Page 5: ...has no qualms about flying too close to the sun The bright sunshine glistening on the wings and pilot s helmet highlights detail and allows a fast shutter speed to be used The scene is perfectly framed with the zoom lens at its 300mm setting Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals 3 ...

Page 6: ...y they are unaware that their picture is being taken Children are full of energy never stay ing for more than a moment in one place Knowing this the photographer used a medium wide angle lens stopped down for greater depth of field Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals 4 ...

Page 7: ...climax Shooting from the foot of the stage the ISO 200 pushed to El 400 photographer uses a 200mm lens to bring the spot lit drummer right in close He keeps his elbows pressed tightly to his body to minimize camera movement Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals 5 ...

Page 8: ... will live only 10 brief days before dying A half life size shot taken at a distance of 45mm with a 100mm macro lens and Macrolite ML 1 flash Single head illumination from the left FD100mm f 4 Macro 1 60 sec at 1 16 ISO 64 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals 6 ...

Page 9: ...orld from a broader perspective And when you replace your standard lens with a telephoto the faraway comes in close filling the frame beautifully With different lenses to work with you ll be amazed at how much more you can express with your camera But first take some time to learn the basics behind lenses Lens Basics Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals ...

Page 10: ... applications Standard lenses give a natural looking pers pective which closely approximates human vision These have large aper tures which make photography in dimly lit rooms as well as low light outdoor scenes possible But for the really exceptional shot a soaring bird or the minute details of an insect s wing standard lenses won t suffice Distant subjects require telephoto lenses whereas subjec...

Page 11: ...Wide angle and super wide angle lenses Standard lenses Telephoto lenses Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals 9 Super telephoto lenses Macro and special lenses Other lenses ...

Page 12: ...n the telephoto pictures With the 28mm lens on the other hand the scene takes on quite a different feeling The girl harmonizes with the background and the shape of the windows and railing takes on more importance in the picture In other words telephoto lenses are ideal when you d like to emphasize or bring a subject in closer Wide angles are the choice when you want to give the subject s back grou...

Page 13: ...s to go on forever when a 28mm wide angle is used but looks very close to the subject when shot with the telephotos That s why the best way to make a subject really stand out from its surroundings is to use a wide angle lens and shoot from a relatively short distance On the other hand to create an image that appears flat use a telephoto lens and stand back Here again a zoom lens lets you get the p...

Page 14: ...ppear sharp in a picture the depth of field is great when they appear sharp within a narrow range the depth of field is small Depth of field varies according to the focal length and bright ness of the lens used and the distance from which the picture is taken How focal length and aperture affect focus range Depth of field 12 Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals ...

Page 15: ...nd de emphasize unneccessary details sharp back grounds tend to portray the subject in its over all surroundings In other words the aperture should be varied to suit the mood and nature of your subject Depth of field is greater with wide angles smaller with telephotos The pictures to the right were taken from the same distance but with 28mm 50mm and 135mm lenses An aperture of f 4 was used in all ...

Page 16: ...ith an aperture of f 2 8 the other with an aperture of f 3 5 The f 2 8 lens is the brighter of the two This can be confusing when purchasing a lens but in You need maximum brightness for theater photography Use of wide aper tures permits fast shutter speeds A fast lens lets you shoot without flash even in a dimly lit museum general it is best to select the brightest lens which your budget allows B...

Page 17: ...quite different Each Canon lens is suited for different photographic applications not to mention various budgets and tastes Here are some points to think about when making your lens selection Since there is such variety among FD lenses you can select the combination of lenses which best meets your needs Lens Buying Seminar Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals ...

Page 18: ...ny subject you are likely to encounter The 24mm and 28mm wide angle range provides substantial depth of field deep perspective and a wide angle of view ideal for scenery groups and indoor photography The 85mm 100mm and 135mm telephotos are best for candid people shots or for flattering portraits while the 200mm and 300mm telephotos come in handy at sports events or for compressing scenery Canon s ...

Page 19: ...dard lens a 28mm wide angle and a 75 200mm telephoto zoom 2 a 35 105mm zoom together with a 100 300mm zoom 3 a 28 55mm zoom and a 75 200mm zoom and 4 a 50mm 135mm zoom together with a 28mm wide angle Light AE SLR cameras plus versatile zoom lenses make perfect partners so a basic lens system comprising zooms is an intelligent choice to make Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com man...

Page 20: ...dding a 135mm telephoto to the system you ll be prepared for situations that demand more reach 1 FD35 70mm f 3 5 4 5 FD135mm f 2 8 2 FD35 70mm f 3 5 4 5 FD75 200mm f 4 5 Travel and scenery The 35 105mm f 3 5 4 5 zoom is great for travel because you can photograph a mountain range one minute and zoom in on a wildflower the next Best of all you re not burdened with extra weight because one lens is a...

Page 21: ...or portrait photography are the 85mm and 100mm lenses These focal lengths are covered in a 75 200mm zoom Completing your system with a 35mm wide angle allows further variety in composing portraits 1 FD75 200mmf 4 5 FD35mm f 2 2 FD35 70mm f 3 5 4 5 FDI00mm f 2 8 All around photography For those who want to touch all bases a combination of zoom lenses covering the range from 28mm to 200mm or 300mm i...

Page 22: ...ics mechanism and reproduction accuracy First is the issue of a lens s sharpness A lens can only be considered truly sharp if it has both the resolving power to produce fine details in the image and the contrast to accurate ly reproduce shadow gradations Alone neither can render true sharpness If a lens is capable of contrast only details are lost when a picture is greatly enlarged The picture abo...

Page 23: ...e colors The tendency for whites to come out red dish or yellowish in pictures taken with lower quality lenses is completely corrected with FD lenses And since all FD lenses have a special spectral coating from the fisheye all the way up to the super telephoto true to life reproduction can be achieved Performance check 2 Canon FD lenses faithfully reproduce the colors of the world Not For Resale F...

Page 24: ...exceeded When buying any lens look out for lens barrels which feel stiff and don t rotate as smoothly as FD lenses during focusing and zooming Also beware of lenses which have rattles or stiff focusing zooming rings now they often cause problems later on The true test of a lens is how well it wears with use and FD lenses pass this test with flying colors Performance check 3 Canon FD lenses are lig...

Page 25: ...ot always consider factors such as focusing screen optics and often the image will appear to be in focus in the center of the viewfinder but out of focus around the edges This kind of problem typically occurs because the lens is designed without due consideration of the characteristics of the camera body Performance check 4 Canon FD lenses designed to the exacting standards of the F 1 Not For Resa...

Page 26: ...lability of high performance L series lenses and Canon s worldwide reputa The aspherical element in this L series lens helps produce images free of flare even at full aperture tion explain why you see so many professionals with FD lenses and why Canon has often been designated the official camera of the Olympics Also professionals tend to place greater importance on the quality of lenses than the ...

Page 27: ...ical techniques for using lenses starting with zooms Whether your interest is people scenery action shots or fine details and still lifes you ll discover your own personal style of photographic expression through combining the talents of you and your lenses Not For Resale Free Download at http www joe chan com manuals ...

Page 28: ...wide angle shot to a 70mm portrait in just moments That way you can photograph the whole group or without moving zoom in on one special person The lens s compact size makes it easy to take a series of shots in rapid succes sion or to take blind shots holding the camera at waist level or overhead Use the telephoto when you want some distance between yourself and camera shy subjects You ll also appr...

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Page 30: ...just the lens because it can handle the demands of an expan sive landscape an interesting detail or the playful smile of a child Of curse it can also be used for grab shots portraits and commemorative photographs It is compact for easy carrying and offers limitless applications It may very well be the only lens you need on your travels FD35 105mm f 3 5 4 5 1 250 sec at f 11 IS064 With a single len...

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Page 32: ...pen the lens aperture as much as possible to throw the background out of focus and place your subject in appropriate lighting for women soft indirect lighting may be suitable for the portrait at left side lighting was used for an intense effect The Canon FD 75 200mm zoom lens itself to portrait photography beautifully As well as covering the focal lengths from 85 to 135mm its 200mm telephoto setti...

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Page 34: ...singles out the action while the high shutter speeds along with high sensitivi ty film freeze the instant of drama A motor drive or power winder ensures that you never miss the crucial shot and are always ready for the unexpected One final tip make sure your subjects fill the frame Then you can be sure your sports shots always convey the action they represent FD100 300mm f 5 6 1 1000 sec at f 5 6 ...

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Page 36: ...ngles also provide an exaggerated sense of depth they can be used to alter the appearance of foregrounds or when held at high or low angles for interesting or humorous shots of people Further the great depth of field of wide angle lenses means that pan focus pictures in which everything in the image is in focus are possible by stopping the lens down to f 16 or f 22 FD24mm f 2 8 1 60 sec at f 8 IS0...

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Page 38: ... provide a much narrower angle of view They can single out subjects not easily resolved by the human eye and their ability to compress space results in a pronounced telephoto effect This makes them the best lenses for sports wildlife theater and aerial photography as well as for scenery shots with a unique mood FD300mm 1 2 8L 1 500 sec at f 4 IS064 Compress space draw distant subjects in close wit...

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Page 40: ...ro lenses from the realm of ordinary photography these lenses can be used like a regular 50mm 100mm or 200mm The 100mm macro is useful for taking photographs from greater distances for example when photographing in sects which are likely to flee if approached too closely The 200mm macro by itself is capable of providing life size images and is particularly effective with subjects which are difficu...

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Page 42: ...erating voltage an automatic stop circuit turns the winder off and a red LED lights as a warning Speedlite 188A 166A These two automatic flash units are great companions for Canon A series cameras With these cameras except for the AL 1 and AV 1 aperture is automatic ally adjusted to a predetermined value as soon as charging is complete And as long as the shutter speed dial is not posi tioned at B ...

Page 43: ...on the film the moment the picture is taken it can be used with the A 1 AE 1 PRO GRAM and AE 1 Easily installed in place of the camera s regular back cover its three dials can be set to automatically record a maximum of six numerals or characters Manual recording is also possible Command Back 70 Designed exclusively for the Canon T70 the Command Back 70 is equipped with a command function that con...

Page 44: ...es are available in two types for all filter diameters 450 and 240 These numbers stand for their focal lengths mm and are equal to the shooting distance in millimeters from the lens s front to the subject when the lens is focused at infinity For example use of the 240 with a 50mm standard lens increases image magnification from about 0 2 1 5 of life size to 0 35x with the 450 image magnification i...

Page 45: ...nucleus of Canon s close up macro and copying systems Used with lenses including a standard 50mm and other close up accessories it is capable of providing continuously variable magnifications within a fixed range Also when used with a double cable release there is no need for manual aperture setting Bellows length can be varied from 39mm to 175mm for magnifications ranging from 0 75 to 3 9x with a...

Page 46: ...FD 50mm f 1 4 46 6 7 22 0 45 1 5 0 15 52 BS 52 41 1 5 8 235 FD 50mm f 1 8 46 4 6 22 0 6 2 0 10 52 BS 52 35 1 3 8 170 FD 85mm f 1 2 L 28 30 6 8 16 0 9 3 0 12 72 BT 72 71 2 13 16 680 1 FD 85mm f 1 8 28 30 4 6 22 0 85 3 0 12 52 BT 52 53 5 2 18 345 FD 100mm f 2 24 4 6 32 1 3 5 0 12 52 BT 52 70 2 3 4 445 1 FD 100mm f 2 8 24 5 5 32 1 3 5 0 12 52 BT 52 53 4 2 1 8 270 FD 135mm f 2 18 5 6 32 1 3 4 5 0 13 7...

Page 47: ...2 4 008 0 23 58 BT 58 151 5 15 16 645 1 7 FD 75 200mm f 4 5 32 11 12 8 12 32 1 8 6 0 05 0 13 52 BT 52B 123 4 13 16 510 1 2 FD 80 200mm f 4 L 32 12 12 14 32 1 2 3 96 0 09 0 22 58 BT 58 153 6 675 1 6 FD 85 300mm f 4 5 28 30 8 15 11 15 32 2 5 8 0 04 0 15 Series IX Built in 246 8 9 11 16 1 635 3 10 FD 100 300mm f 5 6 L 24 8 15 10 15 32 2 6 6 0 06 0 18 58 BT 58 172 6 3 4 710 1 9 FD 100 300mm f 5 6 24 8...

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