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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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Macro | — | — | 3 | £134 – £172 |
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | EUR 59 | £50 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Canon FD 200mm f/4 S.S.C. Breech Lock 1:4 Telephoto SSC!! Super Offer!!
Description:
VendsCanon FD 200mm f/4 S.S.C. Breech Lock O Ring. Vendu avec lesbouchons Canon avant et arrière de protection. Location: Bordeaux, France |
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| Jul 2026 | £19 | £19 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Canon FD 200mm f/4.0 S.S.C Prime Telephoto Lens
Description:
However that does not affect performance, or operation of the hood. Location: Sandy, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 179 | £134 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Macro | |
Title: Canon New FD 200mm f/4 Macro Lens
Description:
Canon FD 200 f4 Macro lens *RARE* Condition: Clean glass. Barrel has no damage. The focus is slightly loose may need tightened. Does focus properly. Location: Beaver Falls, PA, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 199 | £149 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Macro | |
Title: [Near Mint++] Canon New FD 200mm f4 Macro MF Lens From Japan #1840
Description:
Near Mint++. I have suffered a lot of losses so far. For other than US: EMS. There is no fungus. ■Serial Number. There is no fog. Fully operational and functional as intended. I send a product by. Location: asahi, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £19 | £15 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 244) Title: A Canon FD f/4 200mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 14448, barrel VG, optics G, with caps. |
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| May 2026 | EUR 199 | £172 | 🇪🇺 eBay | Macro | |
Title: Canon FD 200mm f/4.0 Macro - SNr: 18307
Description:
SNr: 18307. Macro-Objektiv von Canon mit manuellem Fokus für Canon FD. Professionelles Service Unsere Mitarbeiter/Innen leben Fotografie. Objektive Autofokus / Lenses Autofocus. Objektive Manualfokus / Lenses Manual Focus. Location: Graz, Austria |
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| Oct 2023 | £20 | £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.