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“How I saved thousands buying FD lenses” (by Tyson Robichaud)

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Tyson Robichaud just tested four Canon FD lenses on his Panasonic GF1!

Following lenses have been reviewed (click on the link to check the lens price on Ebay):
Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)Canon FD 35mm f/2 SSC ($250 on Ebay)

Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC ($400 on Ebay)

Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 100mm f/4 macro ($100 on Ebay)

Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)Canon FD 400mm f/4.5 SSC ($100 on Ebay)

On his website you can see very nice images taken with each one of the four lenses.
And what is the final statement?
All in all, I have to say that I have been impressed with the return for such a small investment.

Thanks Tyson!

P.S.: Two different Canon FD to microFourThirds adapters are available on amazon

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