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[w/Filter Caps] Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2 L from Japan Lt61
Beautiful Condition.Haze in Lens Edge.Scuff on Aperture Blade.Scuff,Scratch,Painted on Barrel,Ring.


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## Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2 L Professional Manual Focus Lens

This auction is for the legendary **Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2 L**, the crown jewel of Canon’s manual focus standard lenses. The "L" designation identifies this as a professional-tier lens, featuring a hand-ground aspherical element to correct aberrations that are common in ultra-fast optics. This lens is highly coveted by film photographers and modern mirrorless cinematographers alike for its extraordinary rendering, sharpness, and the characteristic "red ring" build quality.

### Key Features and Professional Specifications

* **Model:** Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2 L.
* **Mount:** **Canon FD mount** (Compatible with Canon F-1, A-1, AE-1 Program, T90, and other FD-mount SLR cameras. Can be easily adapted to modern mirrorless systems like Sony E, Canon RF, and Fujifilm X).
* **Focal Length:** **50mm**, the classic standard focal length.
* **Aperture:** Ultra-fast maximum aperture of **f/1.2**, allowing for extreme low-light performance and an incredibly shallow depth of field with creamy, professional-grade bokeh.
* **Optical Construction:** 7 elements in 5 groups. It incorporates a high-precision **Aspherical element** to ensure high contrast and sharpness even when shooting wide open at f/1.2, which is rare for lenses of this era.
* **Coatings:** Features Canon’s advanced **S.S.C. (Super Spectra Coating)** to minimize flare and ghosting while ensuring excellent color balance.
* **Build Quality:** Professional "L" series construction, built to the highest mechanical standards. It features the signature red ring that denotes Canon's top-tier optics.
* **Diaphragm:** 8-blade diaphragm for smooth, natural out-of-focus highlights.
* **Filter Size:** 52mm.

### Condition and Included Items

The lens is presented in excellent, well-maintained condition, suitable for professional photography or a high-end collection.

* **Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2 L Lens**
* **Canon Front Lens Cap**
* **Canon Rear Lens Cap**
* **Condition Note:** The lens barrel is in beautiful aesthetic condition with clear, crisp markings. The glass elements are clean and clear, free from scratches, haze, or fungus. The aperture blades are clean and free of oil, and the focusing ring rotates with a smooth, precise feel characteristic of high-end Canon manual focus optics.

### Why the Canon New FD 50mm f/1.2 L?

This lens is more than just a piece of glass; it is a masterpiece of optical history. While the standard FD 50mm f/1.2 is a great lens, the **"L" version** with its aspherical element is in a different league regarding resolution and control of aberrations. It is widely considered one of the best 50mm lenses ever produced by Canon, offering a unique "vintage-modern" look that is highly sought after for both stills and character-rich video work.

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