prophet@umcp-cs.UUCP (Dennis Gibbs) (01/10/85)
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I am considering the purchase of two lenses for my Canon A-1 camera. One is
the Canon FD 28mm f2.0 (wide angle), and the other is the Canon 300mm
f4.0 (Telephoto). Does anyone out there have any experience with these
lenses? Also, what should I look for when evaluating wide angle and tele-
photo lenses?
Incidentally, I am finding the discussion about mail-order houses very help-
ful, as I may be purchasing these lenses via mail order.
Thanks,
Dennis
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ARPA: prophet@Marylandjcp@brl-tgr.ARPA (Joe Pistritto <jcp>) (01/17/85)
I have had for several years a Cannon FD 28mm F2.0 lens, and have been very happpy with it. In particular, its sharpness is really superb (the best I've seen other than the really good Nikon lenses). I've used it successfully in various climes, from the Artic (-40F or so), to India (110F), with never any problems with internal fogging, or lubrication, etc. I consider it one of the best lenses I have, in fact. It is certainly better than the Vivitar zoom lenses I have (not series I), and clearly as good as the 'standard' Cannon FD 50mm F1.4 I bought with the camera. The good light gathering power means you can shoot in lots of situations by available light that you couldn't with the brand X type lenses (usually F2.8 at best). -JCP-