The Professional Choice - Canon FD Lens Manual Book

Why do professionals choose Canon FD lenses?
The sharpness and fine color balance of this picture demon-
strate the accuracy of Canon FD lenses which incorporate UD
glass.
No one selects lenses more carefully than professional photo-
graphers. Their lenses must perform reliably under a wide
range of harsh conditions; moreover, to fully test the powers of
photographic expression, professionals demand lenses with
outstanding performance, strength, and ease of handling.
Many professionals use Canon FD lenses exactly for these
reasons. Also, the great variety, the availability of high-
performance "L" series lenses, and Canon's worldwide reputa-
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The aspherical element in this "L" series lens helps produce
images free of flare even at full aperture.
tion explain why you see so many professionals with FD lenses
— and why Canon has often been designated the official
camera of the Olympics. Also, professionals tend to place
greater importance on the quality of lenses than the camera
body itself; some go so far as to regard the body as a mere box
for holding the film. The marked preference of professionals for
Canon FD lenses indicates the high reputation of Canon's lens
technology.