Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro Lens – Excellent Condition with Instructions

Overview

The Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro is a highly regarded close‑focus prime offering sharp, contrasty rendering and Canon’s Super Spectra Coating (S.S.C.) for improved flare resistance. Compact, lightweight and optically reliable, it remains a favourite among FD users for product, nature and detail photography.
This example is in Excellent Condition, fully tested, and supplied with its original instructions.

Condition

Overall Condition: Excellent

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact with minimal cleaning marks only
• Aperture blades clean, snappy and oil‑free
• Focus action smooth and correctly damped
• Exterior shows very light cosmetic wear only
• Mount clean and undamaged
• No dents, separation or mechanical issues

Included

• Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro lens
• Original instructions
• Front and rear caps

Key Features

• 50mm macro prime
• 1:2 native magnification (1:1 with optional Life‑Size Converter)
• S.S.C. multi‑coated optics
• Smooth manual‑focus mechanism
• Lightweight and compact
• Ideal for macro, product, copy work and general photography

Compatibility

• All Canon FD‑mount film bodies (AE‑1, A‑1, T90, FTb, etc.)
• Adaptable to mirrorless systems (Z, E, RF, L‑mount etc.) with appropriate adapters
• Manual focus and manual aperture operation on all systems

Collectors Notes

The FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro is one of the most consistent performers in the FD lineup. Excellent‑grade copies with original instructions are increasingly desirable among collectors and FD system users.

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