Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C.

Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. - Good Condition | Classic Fast Standard Prime in Canon FD Mount

The Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. is one of the most celebrated standard primes ever produced — a lens that has earned its legendary reputation through decades of exceptional optical performance and a rendering quality that continues to captivate photographers today. The S.S.C. (Super Spectra Coating) designation reflects Canon's most advanced multi-layer coating technology of the era — delivering outstanding contrast, accurate colour rendition, and exceptional resistance to flare and ghosting that set it apart from earlier single-coated versions. Fast, sharp, and beautifully built, the FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. excels in available light photography, portraiture, and everyday shooting, delivering images with a natural, organic quality that modern glass rarely replicates. In Canon FD mount, it pairs naturally with the full range of Canon FD film bodies, and adapts effortlessly to modern mirrorless systems for creative shooting today. Serial number SR 1313940.

Key Features

• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture for exceptional low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• S.S.C. (Super Spectra Coating) — Canon's most advanced coating technology of the era
• Canon FD mount — compatible with all Canon FD film bodies and mirrorless via adapter
• Exceptional sharpness and contrast across the aperture range
• Smooth, natural rendering with beautiful out-of-focus transitions
• Manual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring
• Solid all-metal construction of the highest quality
• A genuine classic from Canon's golden era of lens making

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to barrel or mount
• Optics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; S.S.C. coatings intact
• Mechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly and precisely; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure

"The Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. is the lens that Canon photographers treasure above almost any other. The Super Spectra Coating takes the already exceptional rendering of the f/1.4 and elevates it further — contrast is outstanding, colours are natural and accurate, and the bokeh at f/1.4 has a beautiful, almost three-dimensional quality that modern glass rarely matches. In good condition this is simply one of the finest standard primes you can own."

What's Included

• Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C. lens
• Front and rear lens caps

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Canon
• Model: FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C.
• Serial Number: SR 1313940
• Mount: Canon FD
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
• Angle of View: 46°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45m
• Filter Thread: 52mm
• Construction: All-metal barrel
• Type: Prime Lens
• Category: Lenses
• Condition: Good Condition