Canon FL 50mm f/1.4

Canon FL 50mm f/1.4

Lens Summary

Brand: Canon

Also Known As: Canon FL 50mm f/1.4

Lens Type: Prime Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Manual Focus

Lens Mount: Canon FL

Release Date: 1965-01-01

MSRP Price: N/A

Made in: Japan

Production Status: Discontinued


Canon FL 50mm f/1.4 Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypePrime Lens
Focal Length50mm
Mount TypeCanon FL
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm SLR
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/16
Optical Information
Lens Elements6
Lens Groups4
Diaphragm Blades8
Focus Information
FocusManual Focus
Built-in Focus MotorNo
Minimum Focus Distance0.6m
Filter Information
Filter Size58mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Weight280g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack
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Canonoidis

It would be helpful if users mentioned their serial number range when discussing these. This is 1 of 3 different optical designs of the FL 50 1.4 and the early 6-4 formula which has Thorium Oxide which tends to turn a noticeable burnt amber in color.

On a Crop Sensor an “extremely soft and murky” result clearly indicates a defective lens, and if it actually was a 6-4 then it must be “ambered”. If not it sounds like haze/mold

Matthew Gie

Fantastic little lens, although when I shot below f/2.8 I found that the image came out extremely soft and murky mainly in anything that was white or had a light colour, I found that even on a crop sensor that shooting f2.8 is wide enough and still gives fantastic dof and bokeh