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Specification

Sources of data

• Canon lenses. The world's finest optics for photography booklet.
• Canon lenses. Directions and tables (October 1956).
• Canon General Catalog (March 1955).
• Canon system of photography booklet (March 1956).
• Canon lenses. Directions and tables (August 1954).
• Canon lenses. Directions and tables (January 1955).
• Canon lenses. Directions and tables (September 1955).

Manufacturer description #1

The 800mm f:8 Canon lens is a recent addition to the group of interchangeable accessory lenses designed for use with Canon Cameras, and other cameras of similar type. It gives an image 16 times as large as that of the standard 50mm lens. This lens is not coupled to the Range-Viewfinder built into the Canon Camera. Instead, special reflex mirror-box is provided which gives a direct unreserved image of the subject, even at the instant of photographing it. The 800mm lens is ideal for recording animal life in its natural habitat, sporting events, and other subjects at extreme distances from the photographer. Because this lens has equal resolving powers to the standard 50mm lens, any enlargements will have the life-like qualities of ordinary close-up. It is especially recommended with infra-red film for distant landscapes where precise detail is required.

A sturdy tripod is available with lens to give support and complete manoeuvability.

Manufacturer description #2

An extremely long-focus telephoto, of high color correction and complete distortion-free field. Two element design, with mirror reflex housing, and viewing eyepiece to be fitted in place of camera body for using the lens as a telescope. Magnification 16X, angle-of-view 3°. Apertures from f:8 to f:32. Focusing range from 22 meter to infinity.

Complete set consists of:

a. 800mm f:8 Lens (Net weight 5 1/4 kgs)

b. Mirror Box Housing

c. Viewing Eyepiece

d. Double Cable Release

e. Lens Hood

f. Filters (Screw-in type, 2 pieces; dark red and dark orange)

g. Tripod (Net weight 12 1/2 kgs)

h. Wooden Carrying Case (to accommodate items a. to f.)

i. Canvas Carrying Bag (to accommodate the Tripod)

Manufacturer description #3

Ideal for recording animal life in its natural habitat, sporting events, and other subjects at extreme distances from the photographer. Because this lens has resolving power equal to the standard 50mm lens, any enlargements will have the life-like qualities of ordinary close-up. It is especially recommended with infra-red film for distant landscapes where precise detail is required.

Manufacturer description #4

This is Canon's longest focal length lens which gives a magnification of 16X the 50mm standard lens. A special reflex miirror box is provided which gives a direct, erect image of the subject. Here is the ideal lens for photographing sports events and animal wildlife at extreme ranges. It is especially recommended for use with infrared film.

The following accessories are provided: Mirror Box, Double Cable Release and Eyepiece. Tripod, dual platform, legs fold in two sections. Filters Orange and Red 1, hood, Wooden Carrying Case.

From the editor

The lens hood for the 800/8 is of screw-in type and accomodates filter.

Canon Camera Museum gives incorrect data: weight and closest focusing distance do not correspond to those stated in the vintage Canon's booklets. Dimensions indicated on the website are also questionable. We took all the data from the booklets.