Canon 200mm f/4
The Canon FD 200mm f/4 is a manual-focus medium telephoto prime for Canon's FD breech-lock and later bayonet FD mount, introduced as part of the FD system that ran from 1971 to 1987. It was designed as an affordable, compact short telephoto suitable for portraiture, sports and general field work on Canon SLRs of the period.
Sales data is very thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from October 2023 sold for £20, which sits at the wholesale saleroom level rather than dealer retail. On that limited evidence the FD 200mm f/4 is currently worth around £20 at auction today, and tidy, fungus-free copies tend to sell for modest sums because the FD telephoto market is well supplied. Later bayonet-mount FDn versions in clean cosmetic condition typically command a small premium over earlier breech-lock examples when they appear.
Variants
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Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: October 2023
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| Oct 2023 | £20 | Special Auction Services | — | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 368) Title: A Canon FD 200mm f/4 S.S.C. Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 200mm f/4 S.S.C. Lens, serial no 243823, barrel G-VG, elements G-VG, with front & rear caps, in Canon Lens case |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon FD 200mm f/4 worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record available, the FD 200mm f/4 is worth around £20 at hammer, though that figure rests on very thin data and clean examples may achieve more.
How much does a Canon FD 200mm f/4 sell for at auction?
The only verified UK saleroom result on file is £20 hammer in October 2023, which suggests current auction price levels are modest for this lens.
Is the Canon FD 200mm f/4 a good value telephoto?
Yes — its low secondhand value, FD mount compatibility and 200mm reach make it an inexpensive entry into manual-focus telephoto shooting, provided the glass is clean and the focus is smooth.
Will a Canon FD 200mm f/4 fit modern Canon cameras?
It will not mount natively on Canon EF or RF bodies; use on modern digital cameras requires an FD adapter, and infinity focus behaviour depends on the adapter type.