Selecting The Right Lenses For You - Canon FD Lens Manual Book

Select lenses that suit the type of photography you do.
When building your basic lens system, that
is, lenses for use within the normal range
from 24mm to 300mm, set up a buying plan
in advance and identify your photographic
objectives. Here are several popular combi-
nations for various types of photography, all
of which are reasonably priced.
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• Commemorative photos and snapshots
When your primary goal is to take candid
shots, you can't go wrong selecting a
35–70mm zoom as your standard lens.
With this single lens, you can take both
group and individual portraits. By adding a
135mm telephoto to the system, you'll be
prepared for situations that demand more
reach.
FD35–70mm f/3.5-4.5 + FD135mm
1
f/2.8
FD35–70mm f/3.5-4.5 + FD75–
2
200mm f/4.5
• Travel and scenery
The 35–105mm f/3.5–4.5 zoom is great for
travel because you can photograph a
mountain range one minute and zoom in on
a wildflower the next. Best of all, you're not
burdened with extra weight, because one
lens is all you need bring on your travels. A
28mm or 200mm lens extends your basic
lens system, and gives you extra flexibility.
FD35–105mm f/3.5-4.5 + FD28mm
1
f/2.8
FD35–105mm f/3.5-4.5 + FD200mm
2
f/4