Canon FD 35-70mm f/4 AF Review
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The Canon FD 35-70mm f/4 AF is a bulky and unusual lens, with a basic zoom range and heavy design. The autofocus system works about 75% of the time, and the image quality is not particularly impressive.
The autofocus system works about 75% of the time with this lens, sometimes needing multiple attempts to focus, particularly in low light. The image quality is not particularly impressive, especially at wider apertures.
Pros
- Canon's first autofocus lens
- Tough and durable design
Cons
- Bulky and heavy
- Autofocus system only works 75% of the time
- Soft image quality with distortion and vignetting
The Canon FD 35-70mm f/4 AF is an interesting and unusual lens, being Canon's very first autofocus lens. However, the design is bulky and unusual, and the lens is heavy, especially with batteries. The autofocus system works about 75% of the time, often needing multiple attempts to focus, particularly in low-light conditions.
The Canon FD 35-70mm f/4 AF is an interesting and unusual lens, being Canon's very first autofocus lens. However, the design is bulky and unusual, and the lens is heavy, especially with batteries. The autofocus system works about 75% of the time, often needing multiple attempts to focus, particularly in low-light conditions. The image quality is not particularly impressive, with softness and low contrast, especially at wider apertures. The lens has noticeable distortion and vignetting, and the bokeh is only average, with some distracting elements. Overall, this lens is more of a novelty piece than a practical and enjoyable lens.
Overall, this lens is more of a novelty piece than a practical and enjoyable lens. The image quality is not particularly impressive, with softness and low contrast, especially at wider apertures. The lens has noticeable distortion and vignetting, and the bokeh is only average, with some distracting elements.
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