Olympus FTL 35mm SLR camera complete with the Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 Auto‑S standard lens, in Excellent condition and fully tested and working. The FTL is a historically significant model: Olympus’s only M42‑mount SLR, produced briefly before the launch of the OM‑series. It offers solid mechanical construction, a bright viewfinder and compatibility with a wide range of M42 lenses.
The included 50mm f/1.8 Auto‑S is a sharp, compact standard lens with classic Zuiko rendering.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Excellent
Camera fully tested and working
Shutter speeds operating consistently
Meter responsive (if applicable to your copy)
Film advance smooth
Viewfinder bright and clear
Lens optics clean with no haze or fungus
No separation
Aperture blades clean and snappy
Focus ring smooth and well‑damped
Exterior shows minimal cosmetic wear
Mounts clean and secure
INCLUDED
Olympus FTL 35mm SLR body
Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 Auto‑S lens
Front lens cap
KEY FEATURES
Rare Olympus M42‑mount SLR
Mechanical shutter
Bright pentaprism finder
Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 Auto‑S standard lens
Compatible with a wide range of M42 lenses
Solid, early‑1970s construction
COMPATIBILITY
Uses standard 35mm film
Accepts all M42 screw‑mount lenses
Lens adaptable to mirrorless systems (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L‑mount, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds) via manual adapters
COLLECTORS NOTES
The Olympus FTL is a short‑production, transitional model and an essential piece for Olympus collectors. Clean Excellent examples paired with the correct 50mm Auto‑S lens are increasingly scarce and desirable.
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