Canon FD 3,5/50mm S.S.C. Macro | Prime lens
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Selected by Thorsten Pöllath
Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.
Estimate € 190 - € 210
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Description from the seller
Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro
Very good condition • Classic S.S.C. version • A jewel from the analog era
Some lenses are made to photograph. Others make you fall in love with photography all over again.
This beautiful Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro is a particularly handsome example of classic Canon craftsmanship. A lens with a timeless look, a characteristic mechanical operation and that unique charm that only authentic vintage optics seem to possess.
The lens is in very good and exceptionally well-kept condition, making it an attractive piece for both enthusiasts and collectors.
A true Canon classic
The FD series is part of an important chapter in Canon’s history. At a time when lenses were still designed as durable precision instruments, a collection emerged that still commands a great deal of admiration today.
This 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro combines the classic 50mm focal length with the ability to capture subjects up close.
And that is precisely where its special charm lies.
A small detail of a flower.
The texture of an old object.
A particularly clever piece of engineering.
A subtle pattern or texture.
Suddenly something ordinary becomes a subject.
The special S.S.C. design
The designation S.S.C. – Super Spectra Coating – makes this lens extra interesting within the Canon FD family.
For the collector, it is a recognizable piece of Canon history. For the photographer, it is primarily a beautiful example of optical and mechanical design from the classic analogue era.
The lens has an appearance that modern lenses can hardly mimic.
Metal, glass, mechanics and character.
Everything feels purposeful.
Very good condition
This item is in very good and well-kept condition.
The authentic Canon finish and classic look have been nicely preserved. The lens presents itself as a piece that has been cared for and still radiates the class and elegance of its original design.
That is especially attractive with vintage lenses.
You’re not just buying a piece of photographic history here.
You’re buying a lens with history.
Macro – looking at what others pass by
Macro photography requires attention.
You need to get closer. Look more slowly. Discover details that normally escape the eye.
That makes a macro lens almost philosophical: it teaches you that beauty isn’t always in the large and spectacular.
Sometimes it lies in something small.
The veins of a leaf.
A minuscule detail in an old timepiece.
The texture of wood.
A small object that suddenly becomes a world unto itself.
The Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro invites you to look exactly like that.
To pause for the small.
For the photographer and the collector
This Canon is appealing to different enthusiasts.
For the photographer who wants to experience again how special it is to work with classic manual optics.
For the collector who wants to add a beautiful example of the Canon FD series to their collection.
And for everyone who simply can enjoy the beauty of a carefully designed photographic instrument.
A special auction piece
The combination of the classic 50mm focal length, the S.S.C. version, the macro function and the very good, well-kept condition makes this a particularly attractive Canon lens.
A lens that is not only functionally interesting but also radiates charm as a collector’s item immediately.
An authentic Canon FD classic from a time when lenses were built to last.
A small masterpiece of metal and glass.
Very good condition. Classic S.S.C. design. Macro character. Timeless Canon look.
A lens for someone who understands that photography sometimes begins with technique — but ultimately comes down to looking.
A beautiful piece of Canon heritage, ready for a new owner and a new photographic story.
Includes:
- Front cap
- Rear cap
- protective filter
See photos to get a good impression of the lens’s condition; they are part of the description. You get what you see!
Shipping with DPD, GLS or DHL.
It will be well packed and shipped quickly. We are not liable for extra charges imposed outside the EU and for returns if you are not at home.
Good auction and good luck!
Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro
Very good condition • Classic S.S.C. version • A jewel from the analog era
Some lenses are made to photograph. Others make you fall in love with photography all over again.
This beautiful Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro is a particularly handsome example of classic Canon craftsmanship. A lens with a timeless look, a characteristic mechanical operation and that unique charm that only authentic vintage optics seem to possess.
The lens is in very good and exceptionally well-kept condition, making it an attractive piece for both enthusiasts and collectors.
A true Canon classic
The FD series is part of an important chapter in Canon’s history. At a time when lenses were still designed as durable precision instruments, a collection emerged that still commands a great deal of admiration today.
This 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro combines the classic 50mm focal length with the ability to capture subjects up close.
And that is precisely where its special charm lies.
A small detail of a flower.
The texture of an old object.
A particularly clever piece of engineering.
A subtle pattern or texture.
Suddenly something ordinary becomes a subject.
The special S.S.C. design
The designation S.S.C. – Super Spectra Coating – makes this lens extra interesting within the Canon FD family.
For the collector, it is a recognizable piece of Canon history. For the photographer, it is primarily a beautiful example of optical and mechanical design from the classic analogue era.
The lens has an appearance that modern lenses can hardly mimic.
Metal, glass, mechanics and character.
Everything feels purposeful.
Very good condition
This item is in very good and well-kept condition.
The authentic Canon finish and classic look have been nicely preserved. The lens presents itself as a piece that has been cared for and still radiates the class and elegance of its original design.
That is especially attractive with vintage lenses.
You’re not just buying a piece of photographic history here.
You’re buying a lens with history.
Macro – looking at what others pass by
Macro photography requires attention.
You need to get closer. Look more slowly. Discover details that normally escape the eye.
That makes a macro lens almost philosophical: it teaches you that beauty isn’t always in the large and spectacular.
Sometimes it lies in something small.
The veins of a leaf.
A minuscule detail in an old timepiece.
The texture of wood.
A small object that suddenly becomes a world unto itself.
The Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro invites you to look exactly like that.
To pause for the small.
For the photographer and the collector
This Canon is appealing to different enthusiasts.
For the photographer who wants to experience again how special it is to work with classic manual optics.
For the collector who wants to add a beautiful example of the Canon FD series to their collection.
And for everyone who simply can enjoy the beauty of a carefully designed photographic instrument.
A special auction piece
The combination of the classic 50mm focal length, the S.S.C. version, the macro function and the very good, well-kept condition makes this a particularly attractive Canon lens.
A lens that is not only functionally interesting but also radiates charm as a collector’s item immediately.
An authentic Canon FD classic from a time when lenses were built to last.
A small masterpiece of metal and glass.
Very good condition. Classic S.S.C. design. Macro character. Timeless Canon look.
A lens for someone who understands that photography sometimes begins with technique — but ultimately comes down to looking.
A beautiful piece of Canon heritage, ready for a new owner and a new photographic story.
Includes:
- Front cap
- Rear cap
- protective filter
See photos to get a good impression of the lens’s condition; they are part of the description. You get what you see!
Shipping with DPD, GLS or DHL.
It will be well packed and shipped quickly. We are not liable for extra charges imposed outside the EU and for returns if you are not at home.
Good auction and good luck!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Lens mount type
Canon FD
Brand
Canon
Model/type nr
FD 3,5/50mm S.S.C. Macro |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1980-1990
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