Canon FD 3,5/50mm S.S.C. Macro | Prime lens

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Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro, tested and working, in very good condition, dating from 1980–1990.

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Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro
Very good condition • Classic S.S.C. edition • 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 fine example of classic Canon craftsmanship. A lens with a timeless look, a characteristic mechanical operation, and that unique charm that authentic vintage optics seem to possess.

The lens is in very good and especially well cared-for condition, making it an attractive specimen for both enthusiasts and collectors.

A true Canon classic

The FD series is part of an important chapter in Canon’s history. In a time when lenses were designed as durable precision instruments, a collection emerged that continues to inspire 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 where its special charm lies.

A small detail of a flower.
The texture of an old object.
A remarkable piece of engineering.
A subtle pattern or texture.

Suddenly something ordinary becomes a subject.

The special S.S.C. edition

The designation S.S.C. – Super Spectra Coating – makes this lens even more interesting within the Canon FD family.

For the collector it is a recognizable piece of Canon history. For the photographer it is above all a beautiful example of the optical and mechanical approach from the classic analogue era.

The lens has an appearance that modern lenses can hardly imitate.

Metal, glass, mechanics and character.

Everything feels purposeful.

Very good condition

This exemplar 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 treated with care and thus still exudes the class and elegance of its original design.

Especially appealing with vintage lenses is that.

You are not just buying a piece of photographic history here.

You are buying a lens with a history.

Macro – looking at what others walk past

Macro photography requires attention.
You need to get closer. Look more calmly. Discover details that would normally pass by the eye.
That makes a macro lens almost philosophical: it teaches you that beauty is not always in the big and spectacular.
Sometimes it is 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 in itself.

The Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro invites you to look exactly like that.
To pause to notice the small.

For the photographer and the collector
This Canon is attractive 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 enjoys the beauty of a carefully designed photographic instrument.

A special auction piece

The combination of the classic 50mm focal length, the S.S.C. edition, 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, as a collectible, immediately exudes charm.

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. edition. Macro character. Timeless Canon appearance.

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 is well packed and shipped quickly. We are not liable for additional taxes levied outside the EU and for returns if you are not at home.

Have a good auction and good luck!

Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro
Very good condition • Classic S.S.C. edition • 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 fine example of classic Canon craftsmanship. A lens with a timeless look, a characteristic mechanical operation, and that unique charm that authentic vintage optics seem to possess.

The lens is in very good and especially well cared-for condition, making it an attractive specimen for both enthusiasts and collectors.

A true Canon classic

The FD series is part of an important chapter in Canon’s history. In a time when lenses were designed as durable precision instruments, a collection emerged that continues to inspire 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 where its special charm lies.

A small detail of a flower.
The texture of an old object.
A remarkable piece of engineering.
A subtle pattern or texture.

Suddenly something ordinary becomes a subject.

The special S.S.C. edition

The designation S.S.C. – Super Spectra Coating – makes this lens even more interesting within the Canon FD family.

For the collector it is a recognizable piece of Canon history. For the photographer it is above all a beautiful example of the optical and mechanical approach from the classic analogue era.

The lens has an appearance that modern lenses can hardly imitate.

Metal, glass, mechanics and character.

Everything feels purposeful.

Very good condition

This exemplar 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 treated with care and thus still exudes the class and elegance of its original design.

Especially appealing with vintage lenses is that.

You are not just buying a piece of photographic history here.

You are buying a lens with a history.

Macro – looking at what others walk past

Macro photography requires attention.
You need to get closer. Look more calmly. Discover details that would normally pass by the eye.
That makes a macro lens almost philosophical: it teaches you that beauty is not always in the big and spectacular.
Sometimes it is 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 in itself.

The Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro invites you to look exactly like that.
To pause to notice the small.

For the photographer and the collector
This Canon is attractive 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 enjoys the beauty of a carefully designed photographic instrument.

A special auction piece

The combination of the classic 50mm focal length, the S.S.C. edition, 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, as a collectible, immediately exudes charm.

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. edition. Macro character. Timeless Canon appearance.

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 is well packed and shipped quickly. We are not liable for additional taxes levied outside the EU and for returns if you are not at home.

Have a 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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Objects sold
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