[Excellent+++] Canon FL 50mm f/1.8 Early type Prime MF Lens Twisty Bokeh from Japan

Description

FL 50mm f/1.8 early type (Type 1) released in 1964
Most of the lenses are atom lenses and most of them have yellowing.
Swirly blur appears at f/1.8 maximum aperture depending on the light in the background.
It is also known as the Japanese Biotar.
Please enjoy the taste not found in today's lenses.

Note: FL mount is mostly compatible with FD mount, but may not be able to be mounted under certain circumstances.

Total Grade: 

Excellent+++

Top Mint : Like New but Pre-owned

Mint : Almost no sign of use

Near Mint : Minimal sign of normal use

Excellent+++ : Some sign of use

Excellent : Many sign of use but working


Appearance

  • Some scuffs and dirt on the body, but no noticeable scratches. Relatively clean.
  • Please see photos for detailed condition of item.

Optical 

  • Dust, dirt: Few
  • Fungus: No
  • Haze: few
  • Mark in the lens: No
  • Lens has been cleaned. It appears clear in normal light. Slight HAZE and microscopic bubbles can be seen under a penlight. There is some yellowing, but it is relatively mild. 

Functional

  • Tested. Work properly.
  • Helicoids are a little heavy.
  • I checked the operation with Canon Film Camera. Test shooting was taken with EOS R with an adapter attached.

Serial number

  • 27616

Including

  • Front cap
  • Rear cap (General Purpose Products)
  • Protect Filter

Specification

  • Release date March 1964
  • Lens configuration (groups) 4
  • Lens configuration (sheets) 6
  • Number of diaphragm blades 6
  • Minimum aperture 16
  • Shortest shooting distance (m) 0.6
  • Maximum magnification (x) 0.104
  • Filter diameter (mm) 48
  • Maximum diameter x length (mm) x (mm) 61 x 40
  • Mass (g) 228

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Please Note for International Buyers

  • Shipped from Japan within 3 business days by Fedex (express), DHL (express), Japan Post (economy/part of Asia).
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  • If you live in a remote area, please contact us before purchasing. I may send it by EMS of Japan Post with a little extra shipping cost.
  • Please check in advance about those additional costs in your customs office before buying. Generally, those additional costs will be charged by the carrier.
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