Canon A-1 35mm SLR Film Camera + 50mm f/1.8 Refurbished Lens

The Canon A-1 is one of the most advanced manual focus SLRs of its era, offering a full suite of exposure modes including Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full Manual. It’s a camera that can grow with you, whether you’re just getting into film or already deep in the process.

Paired with a Canon 50mm f/1.8 FD, this is a classic everyday setup. The 50mm focal length delivers a natural perspective, and the fast aperture gives you flexibility in low light along with that clean subject separation everyone’s chasing.

What makes this kit especially interesting is the professionally refurbished lens. The cemented optical group was split, cleaned to remove haze, and then properly re-cemented. This is not a common repair and brings the lens back to a much higher optical standard than typically seen in vintage FD glass with haze issues.

Condition: Excellent

• Camera has received a full CLA (clean, lubricate, adjust)
• Shutter speeds fire accurately
• Meter reads correctly
• Film advance and rewind operate smoothly
• Light brassing visible on body edges
• Lens has been optically refurbished (de-cemented, cleaned, and re-cemented)
• Optics are clean with no significant haze remaining
• Minor internal dust consistent with age
• No fungus observed
• Aperture blades are clean and oil-free
• Focus ring operates smoothly

The light brassing is purely cosmetic and adds a bit of that well-loved pro camera character. Optically, the lens is in notably better condition than most examples thanks to the restoration work.

A seriously solid A-1 kit with a standout lens. Great for shooters who want reliability with a bit of story behind the gear.

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We pack everything carefully and are pretty meticulous about what we sell. You can expect to receive a fully functional, conservatively rated item.

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