Canon 50mm f/1.8 SC Breech Lock FD Mount Lens

Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 S.C. Lens (Breech Lock)
The Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 S.C. is a classic “standard” prime lens from the golden era of 35mm film photography. Known for its robust “Breech Lock” mounting system (distinguished by the silver locking ring at the base), this lens is celebrated for its natural perspective and exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness. Featuring Canon’s proprietary Spectra Coating (S.C.), it delivers the punchy contrast and accurate color balance that vintage FD-mount enthusiasts and mirrorless shooters alike highly prize.

Optical Performance & Character
Superior Corner-to-Corner Clarity: This lens is engineered for high-delineation power, ensuring that image quality remains consistent from the center of the frame all the way to the outer edges.

Spectra Coating (S.C.): The specialized multi-layer coating minimizes internal reflections and flare, providing rich saturation and excellent performance when shooting in backlit conditions.

Natural 46° Angle of View: Closely mimicking the human eye’s perspective, the 50mm focal length is ideal for everything from street photography and travel to intimate portraits.

Close-Up Delineation: Unlike many vintage primes, this 50mm maintains its sharpness and resolving power even at its closest focusing distances, making it a versatile tool for detailed still-life work.

Precision Build & Handling
Breech Lock Design: The traditional silver-ring mounting system ensures a rock-solid, wear-free connection to your Canon A-series or F-series SLR, or your favorite mirrorless adapter.

CAT System Compatibility: Equipped with a dedicated coupling pin for the Canon Auto Tuning (CAT) flash system, allowing for sophisticated flash exposure control on compatible film bodies.

Compact & Low Profile: Measuring only 1 1/2 inches in length, this lens keeps your camera setup streamlined and balanced for all-day carrying.

Tactile Aperture Control: Features a dampened, click-stop aperture ring for precise exposure adjustments and a smooth, long-throw manual focus ring for critical focusing.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 50mm Standard Prime

Maximum Aperture: f/1.8

Lens Mount: Canon FD (Breech Lock)

Angle of View: 46 Degrees

Minimum Aperture: f/16

Closest Focusing Distance: 2 ft (0.6 m)

Filter Size: 55 mm

Length: 1 1/2 in (38 mm)