CANON FD 50-300

   TECHNICAL DATA   

FOCAL LENGTH APERATURE CLOSE FOCUS FRONT DIAMETER WEIGHT (lbs)
50-300mmT4.96'136mm12

   OVERVIEW   

SECOND LIFE

The Canon FD 50-300, originally a stills-based zoom from another era, takes on a second life in cinema after professional rehousing. Covering full-frame and offering a vintage optical palette—mellow contrast, slightly warm hues, and a subtle flare profile—it stands apart from modern clinical zooms. Although not as common on mainstream features, it has found favor on projects seeking a less uniform look.

CREATIVE FLEXIBILITY

Its presence on certain indie films and specialty projects speaks to the creative flexibility it provides: a chance to blend the softness and character of legacy glass with contemporary camera systems, bridging old and new in a single tool.