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Canon fd 200mm F4 macro 1:1 - Rare, Canon FD legend converted to Pentax mount
Asking Price
$200
Item Location
Richmond, British Columbia (Canada)
Item Description Background
Uncommon and expensive when new, this is THE Canon macro lens to have. Designed by Canon to outperform the Nikon 200mm F4.0 Micro-Nikkor, the Canon succeeded in being better optically and being a much easier lens to use. It offers 1:1 macro capability without the use of extenders or tubes but with the added bonus of the greater working distance of a long telephoto. This lens is a classic of the Canon FD lens line-up. It is rarely listed on Ebay, and when listed, will still fetch upward of $300. I obtained this lens from its original owner. The aperture ring was stuck fully open, so I had no reservations about converting it to Pentax mount. I am not a machinist and used hand tools to do the conversion.
I have never been a macro shooter, and although I converted this lens some 3 years ago, I have used it less than 3 times and posted
one image to Flickr. Bugs just don't do it for me.
There is one on
E-bay currently available from the UK with the owner asking over $800 for it.
The Good News- The aperture ring is fully functional and opens and closes smoothly. The aperture functions much like a M42 lens in that there are no fixed f-stops but it moves continously from f4 to f22
- The focus is very smooth. The minimum focus distance is approximately 1foot - 9 inches and this provides 1:1 magnification.
- The coatings are in excellent shape with no visible defects.
- The internal dust is minimal for a lens of this age.
The Bad News
I miscalculated on the amount of the mount that I removed, and the lens will not focus to infinity. It will focus from 1'-9" to approximately 50 feet. The Pentax mount is permanently epoxied to the lens barrel so it is unlikely that it can be removed.
The Offering
- One Canon FD 200mm f4 dedicated macro lens that goes natively to 1:1
- Lens converted to Pentax Mount
- Comes with fitted tripod mount that is fully detachable
- Comes with Generic front and rear caps
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Fair
Shipping Destinations
North America
Shipping Charge
$25
Shipping Services
Canada Post
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
No Returns
Please send me a
private message if interested in the item!