Canon FL 50mm F/1.4 II

Specifications01

MountCANON FD

Focal length50mm

Max aperturef/1.4

TypePortrait · Prime

Release year1968

Weight340 g

Filter size58 mm

Min focus distance0.6 m

Max magnification0.101

Aperture blades8

Optical elements7

Groups6

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)

Lens hoodS-60 - Clamp-on round

TeleconvertersNot available

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeStandard prime lens

Summary02

Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 II is a standard prime lens for normal-to-portrait use, with a maximum aperture of f/1.4 for low-light and shallow depth of field. It uses the Canon FD mount.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Canon FD mount has a flange distance of 42 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

FD lenses stay at full aperture until the camera moves a lever on the lens. Use an FD adapter with a ring that moves this lever.

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