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Up Close with the Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro Lens (Review)

Nathaniel Stephan
Canon fd , Canon fd lenses , Macro lenses

The Canon FD 50mm f3.5 macro was released in 1979. It is on par with all of the other manual focus film era lenses. At f8, everything is going to be tack sharp, corner to corner.

Choosing the Right Canon AE-1 Battery: 4SR44, 4LR44, PX28A

Nathaniel Stephan
Canon ae 1 , 35mm film , Canon fd

The Canon AE-1 needs a 6-volt battery to operate. Compatible batteries include 4SR44 (silver oxide), 28L (lithium), or 4LR44 (alkaline). There are trade offs for each type of battery chemistry.

Canon FD 100mm f/4 Macro Lens Review

Nathaniel Stephan
Canon fd , Canon fd lenses , Macro lenses

The Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro lens is front heavy and only goes to 1:2 magnification. Despite that, the lens is sharp when stopped down to f/8.