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    Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8

    2.7
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.0
    Mechanical: 3.0
    Value: 2.3
    Focal Length
    500mm
    Aperture
    f/8
    Mount
    Canon FD, FDn
    Weight
    705g
    Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8 is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open.

    Physical characteristics

    146 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 705 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

    Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 15 months of tracked sales — pay around the $158.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $158.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $174.50
    All-time low
    $39.00
    Latest sale
    $145.00

    Best deals

    288 of 565 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $158.00 fair value.

    • Mar 23, 2025$39.00$-119.00 / typical
    • Mar 23, 2025$41.00$-117.00 / typical
    • Dec 16, 2024$52.00$-106.00 / typical
    • Dec 16, 2024$54.00$-104.00 / typical
    • Dec 16, 2024$55.00$-103.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length500mm
    Aperturef/8
    Min Focus Distance4m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight705g
    Length146mm
    Filter Threadmm
    MountCanon FD, FDn
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Rowan Jackson2.7/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8?

    Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8 is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/8/8, for the Canon FD, FDn mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 705g.

    What mount is the Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8 compatible with?

    Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8 uses a Canon FD, FDn mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8 typically sells for around $39.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8 a good lens?

    Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8 has a community rating of 2.7/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Canon FDn Reflex 500mm f/8?

    Similar lenses include Aremac 400mm f/6.3 BV-Tele, Bushnell 400mm f/6.3, Cambron MC 500mm f/8.8.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    2.7
    Optical3.0/5
    Mechanical3.0/5
    Value2.3/5
    Bokeh2.3/5
    Usability2.7/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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