Canon EOS 850 35mm SLR + EF 35–70mm Lens – Autofocus Film Camera – VGC – Tested

Description:

Canon EOS 850 35mm autofocus SLR camera with Canon EF 35–70mm f/3.5–4.5 zoom lens. In very good condition and fully tested. Shutter fires cleanly, autofocus is responsive, and film advance operates smoothly. Lens optics are clean, viewfinder is bright, and all controls function as expected.

Released in 1988, the EOS 850 was part of Canon’s early EF-mount lineup, offering full program auto exposure, TTL metering, and motorized film transport. It’s compatible with all Canon EF lenses (excluding EF-S), making it a flexible platform for both vintage and modern optics.

Key Features:

• Format: 35mm film (135)
• Lens: Canon EF 35–70mm f/3.5–4.5 (standard zoom)
• Autofocus: TTL phase detection
• Exposure Modes: Program AE only
• Metering: TTL full-aperture metering
• Flash: Hot shoe (no built-in flash)
• Film Advance: Motorized auto-load, advance, and rewind
• Power: 1× 2CR5 lithium battery
• Mount: Canon EF (not EF-S compatible)
• Body: Lightweight polycarbonate construction

Included:

• Canon EOS 850 camera body
• Canon EF 35–70mm f/3.5–4.5 lens
• Lens cap
• Neck strap
  

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Collector Notes:

The EOS 850 was Canon’s bridge between manual SLRs and fully automated systems, offering reliable autofocus and EF lens compatibility in a simplified package. Its single-mode exposure system makes it ideal for point-and-shoot film photography with SLR quality. Paired with the compact 35–70mm lens, it’s a great starter kit or addition to any Canon collection.