The Canon 85mm f/1.8 FL is a classic short-telephoto prime lens featuring Canon’s traditional breech-lock mount design. Delivering a flattering portrait perspective with a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, it provides excellent subject isolation and smooth background blur, making it an appealing choice for portraiture and low-light shooting on FL and FD manual-focus film camera bodies. Built with a solid all-metal barrel, a manual aperture ring with a dedicated manual/auto diaphragm switch, and a smooth manual focus ring, this vintage optic offers a tactile, classic film shooting experience that can also be adapted to modern mirrorless digital systems.
Key Features & Specifications
* Classic 85mm Portrait Focal Length: Provides moderate telephoto compression and a natural perspective ideal for portraits and detailed subject isolating.
* Bright f/1.8 Maximum Aperture: Enables shallow depth-of-field control and solid low-light gathering capability.
* Canon FL Mount with Breech-Lock Ring: Mounts securely to vintage Canon FL and FD camera bodies (and mirrorless bodies via lens adapters).
* Tactile Manual Controls: Features an integrated aperture control ring with Auto/Manual diaphragm selection and a long-throw manual focus ring.
* Durable Metal Construction: Precision vintage all-metal body built for long-term durability.
Condition, Included Accessories & Notes
Optical elements exhibit heavy dust accumulation, internal haze, and early signs of fungus growth.
Front and rear caps are not included.

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