Canon 50mm f/1.4 FD Lens

The Canon 50mm f/1.4 FD is one of the most popular and versatile lenses in the FD lineup. Fast, sharp, and beautifully built, this lens has been a staple on classic Canon bodies like the AE-1, AE-1 Program, A-1, and FTb for decades.

At 50mm on 35mm film, this focal length closely matches the natural field of view of the human eye, making it perfect for everyday photography. The fast f/1.4 aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and smooth background blur for portraits and subject isolation. Stop it down and it becomes extremely sharp for street, travel, and general shooting.

These lenses are also highly adaptable to modern mirrorless cameras, where they continue to deliver classic vintage rendering with strong contrast and pleasing bokeh.

Condition: Good

• Mild internal haze present
• Minor internal dust consistent with age
• No fungus observed
• Aperture blades are clean and oil-free
• Focus ring operates smoothly
• Cosmetic wear consistent with normal use

The mild haze may slightly reduce contrast in strongly backlit situations but does not prevent the lens from producing very usable images.

A great fast normal prime for Canon FD shooters or anyone looking to experiment with vintage manual-focus glass.

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