The Canon Zoom FD 150-600mm T5.6 is one of the most singular and thrilling super telephoto zooms in the cinema rental market: based on the legendary Canon New FD 150-600mm f/5.6 L — launched in 1982 and the world’s first SLR zoom lens to use an internal focusing system —, the cinema version has been adapted by Century Precision Optics with a PL mount, dedicated industry-standard focus, iris, and zoom gears, an integrated motor bracket, and an integrated lens support, preserving the original Canon FD optics intact with their 19 elements in 15 groups — including 8 UD glass elements with low dispersion and low refractive index, a feature reserved for Canon’s L series. The result is a Full Frame super telephoto zoom with sharpness, aberration correction, and image behaviour comparable to the great telephoto primes of its era.
With a focal range of 150 to 600mm, a constant aperture of T5.6 throughout its entire zoom range, full Full Frame coverage, minimal focus breathing, and the ability to reach 300-1200mm with a lens doubler, the Canon FD 150-600mm is the definitive lens for wildlife, nature, sports, events, surveillance, second unit work, and any production requiring the maximum possible telephoto reach from a single zoom lens. Its look is warm, organic, and visually distinctive — perfectly compatible with other vintage Canon FD and K-35 lenses for a natural colour and optical character consistency across the full set.
Perfect for: cinematographers, operators, and camera crews who need the maximum possible telephoto reach in a single Full Frame zoom — 150 to 600mm at constant T5.6, Full Frame coverage, minimal breathing, and the ability to extend to 1200mm with a doubler —, for wildlife, nature, sports, events, concerts, second unit work, and any production where distance to subject, discretion, and extreme reach are the top priorities.
