Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 (New FD)
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The New FD (nFD) version of Canon’s "standard" 50mm lens. While you have several 50mm lenses in your collection, this specific unit (Serial #3393988) is the most modern iteration of the manual-focus FD line. Unlike the earlier silver "breech lock" version, this lens utilizes the all-black bayonet mount, making it lighter and much faster to mount to bodies like your AE-1 Program or T50. The 50mm f/1.8 is widely considered a "must-have" for any film photographer. Its optical formula is simple yet highly refined, offering edge-to-edge sharpness and a natural perspective that doesn't distort the human face, making it a perfect portrait lens. The f/1.8 maximum aperture allows you to shoot in relatively low light without a flash and provides beautiful subject separation with a blurred background. In the front-facing photo, you can clearly see the five-bladed aperture diaphragm. When the lens is set to the green "A" on the aperture ring, the camera body takes over, electronically controlling these blades to ensure the perfect exposure. This specific lens appears to be in great cosmetic shape, with the characteristic green and orange distance markings still crisp and vibrant.Category
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