Lens Info - CANON FD 55MM F1.2 S.S.C.
CANON FD 55MM F1.2
The Canon FD 55mm f1.2 is a classic prime lens that has earned a reputation for its impressive low-light performance and unique optical qualities. Introduced in the late 1970s for Canon's FD mount, this lens features a wide f1.2 aperture, allowing for exceptional light-gathering capabilities and the creation of a shallow depth of field. Its 55mm focal length provides a versatile perspective, making it suitable for a variety of photographic genres, including portraits and low-light conditions. Despite being a manual focus lens, the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 is esteemed for its solid build quality and optical excellence, delivering sharp images with a distinctive rendering. Widely appreciated for its ability to produce creamy bokeh and handle challenging lighting situations, this lens remains a favorite among vintage lens enthusiasts and photographers who appreciate the character and performance of classic manual focus optics.
LENS SPECS
Released Date: 1971
Format: 35mm
Mount: Canon FD
Filter: 58mm
Aperture Blades: 6
Aperture Range: 1.2 - 16
Min Focus Distance: 0.60m
Weight 565g
Optical Design: 7 elements in 5 groups
APS-C Conversion Approx.: 88mm
Menu Settings
In order to use this lens on your modern mirrorless camera you’re going to need to do two things. First you’ll need an FD to (your mount adapter) I’ve been using the Fotodiox Pro FD to to R adapter for the past several years and highly recommend it. Note that the FL, FD and nFD mounts are all the same and generally called FD mounts in the world of adapters.
The second thing you’ll need to do is change your camera menu settings so that it will release the shutter without a lens on the front. Vintage lenses don’t have any electronics that communicate with the camera so the camera sees them as a lens cap.
You can get more info about it on this blog post: Canon Menu Settings for Shooting With Vintage Lenses
