Name: Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 for FD Mount
Brand: Canon
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Exhibits minimal signs of wear, noticeable only upon close inspection. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

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The Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 is a vintage lens known for its exceptional low-light performance and shallow depth of field, making it ideal for portrait and creative photography. With a fast maximum aperture of f/1.2, it offers excellent bokeh and subject isolation.

The f/1.2 aperture allows for superior low-light shooting and creates a shallow depth of field for artistic effects.

Fast Maximum Aperture

Designed for Canon FL mount cameras, this lens is compatible with vintage Canon film cameras and adaptable to modern systems with appropriate adapters.

Vintage Canon FL Mount

Features precision-crafted optics for sharp image quality and beautiful rendering.

High-Quality Optics

The Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 is a **manual focus** prime lens built around the **Canon FL mount**, designed to cover the **full-frame** format. Its **55mm** focal length places it in the standard range, and the **f/1.2** maximum aperture makes it one of the faster options available in this category. All focusing is handled manually — the lens has **no autofocus** capability — which rewards photographers who enjoy deliberate, tactile control. There is **no image stabilization** on board, so a steady hand is essential, especially when shooting at wide apertures. The **58mm filter thread** accepts a broad range of commonly available filters for creative or protective use. The lens weighs **620g**, giving it a substantial, well-built feel consistent with its vintage SLR heritage. Whether used on compatible SLR bodies or adapted to other systems, the Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 remains an interesting option for photographers seeking a fast standard prime with classic manual-focus character.

One of the fastest standard primes of its era, allowing shooting in low light and producing a shallow depth of field at wide apertures.

f/1.2 Maximum Aperture

Sits close to the natural field of view of the human eye, making it a versatile choice for everyday, street, and portrait photography.

55mm Standard Focal Length

Uses the Canon FL bayonet mount, which can be adapted to a range of modern mirrorless systems via widely available third-party adapters.

Canon FL Mount

Designed to cover the full 35mm frame with no vignetting on full-frame film or digital bodies.

Full-Frame Coverage

All-manual focus ring gives photographers deliberate, hands-on control over focus placement with no electronic coupling.

Manual Focus Only

A common filter diameter that makes it straightforward to source compatible UV, ND, and polarizing filters.

58mm Filter Thread

Renders images with the distinctive drawing style of 1960s optical design, including characteristic flare and bokeh qualities sought after for portrait and artistic work.

Vintage Optical Character

User Manual

Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 Lens

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Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Portrait, Creative Effects, Night
Lens Type	Prime
Format	Full Frame
Zoom/Prime	Prime
Focal Length	55mm
Maximum Aperture	f/1.2
Camera System	SLR
Lens Mount	Canon FL
Autofocus	No
Focus Type	Manual
Image Stabilization	None
Filter Thread	58mm
Weight	620g

Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 for FD Mount

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