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Canon 50mm F/1.8 FD Mount Lens {52}

Model #214002
  • $119.00

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Frequently used with above-average wear. May have dents, dings, or finish loss. Lens glass may have small scratches, dust, and blemishes, and zoom/focus ring tension may have moderate looseness or tightness overall, but should not affect picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. 180-day warranty.
Heavily used with extensive visible wear. Equipment is rough, with multiple impressions in the finish, excessive finish loss and brassing. Glass will have marks, fungus and/or heavy/cloudy haze which could affect picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. Not covered under KEH warranty.
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$119.00
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The FD 50mm f/1.8 is a standard lens designed for late model Canon manual focus SLR cameras.  The 50mm f/1.8 FD is a perfect companion lens for Canon A series and T series bodies.  With a 'normal' angle of view the 50mm is not considered wide or telephoto but rather an in-between general purpose lens.  The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture allows for easier focusing and faster shutter speeds while shooting with available light as well as the potential to blur background more than typical zooms.  Because it offers great contrast and sharpness and good potential for shallow depth of field experimentation, the 50mm 1.8 FD is an extremely good choice as a first lens for photography students.  The same qualities have also made it popular with practiced enthusiasts as an alternative to more expensive f/1.4 options.

Key Features

  • Normal lens for Canon FD mount cameras
  • Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture
  • Well suited to available light photography
  • Great image quality
  • Informative depth of field scale shows how focus and f-stop settings change results

Brand Name Canon
Filter Size 52mm
Focus Type Manual focus (only)
Lens Mount Canon FD
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Max Focal Length 50mm
Min Focal Length 50mm