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Thank you very much for visiting HJ Camera. Up for sale is the ultimate pinnacle of Canon's vintage large-aperture SLR engineering, the legendary Canon LENS FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C., featuring the exceptionally rare O-Mark engraving on the front nameplate, proudly manufactured in Japan and preserved in an overall highly beautiful Near Mint+ cosmetic condition with functional, clear optics. This authentic vintage premium listing comes complete with a genuine Canon front lens cap and a rear protective cap.
The Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. is universally celebrated among fine-art portrait photographers, low-light cinematographers, and vintage lens enthusiasts as one of the most magnificent ultra-fast standard primes ever engineered. This specific listing is a true treasure for connoisseurs, featuring the elusive 'O-Mark' (a small circular engraving preceding the S.S.C. text), which denotes the highly coveted late-production variation renowned for its optimized multi-coating layers and refined glass formula. Wide open at f/1.2, it creates an incredibly shallow depth of field with an iconic, swirling, creamy background bokeh that transforms any scene into a painterly work of art, while stopping down yields remarkable central sharpness and rich, nostalgic color contrast. Built with a heavy-duty, robust all-metal scalloped focus barrel and a classic chrome locking breech-lock ring, it provides a deeply satisfying manual operation experience. It pairs natively with classic Canon FD film bodies (such as the F-1, FTb, and EF) and is highly coveted for mirrorless digital cinema conversion (Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Leica L) via standard adapters.
Please check the detailed condition of this genuine product below:
■ Cosmetics (Near Mint+)
The lens exterior heavy-duty metal barrel is in gorgeous, pristine condition. It shows virtually no signs of major pre-owned cosmetic marks, deep scratches, or paint wear on the all-metal body. The original black finish retains its beautiful matte factory texture, the knurled metal focus ridges are completely sharp, the silver breech-lock mount tracks are immaculate, and all engraved metrics remain perfectly vibrant and easy to read.
■ Optics (As Disclosed / Please Read Carefully)
The massive internal f/1.2 glass layers are overall bright, functional, and highly transparent under standard ambient viewing conditions, but please review the following internal characteristics under careful direct inspection:
Haze & Separation: Completely free of severe cloudiness, deep heavy haze, or severe balsam separation. The internal elements retain excellent light transmission.
Fungus, Dust & Micro-Particles: Under careful inspection with a direct strong light, there are tiny, thin micro-fungus spots visible at the very far edge of the glass element layer, along with standard internal micro-dust particles. These are normal age-appropriate characteristics common for historic gear that has survived decades. The optics remain overall clear and clear, and under standard standard shooting environments, these characteristics have absolutely zero impact on image quality, rendering contrast, resolution, or final photographic performance.
■ Mechanics & Functions
Perfect. Every single parameter operates exactly as engineered. The manual focus ring rotates beautifully, evenly, and precisely across the entire range with ideal weighted tactile resistance. The aperture ring adjustments are crisp and precise at every stop, the auto/manual linkages work correctly, and the aperture blades are entirely clean, snappy, and free of any oil residue.
■ Included Items
Canon LENS FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. O-Mark Lens (Old FD Mount)
Genuine Canon Front Lens Cap
Genuine Canon Rear Lens Cap
(Everything shown in the actual product photos is included, fully intact.)
CRITICAL NOTE FOR SHOWROOM PERFECT SEEKERS:
This is a genuine pre-owned vintage manual focus lens that is decades old. As clearly disclosed above, the glass features normal micro-dust and tiny thin micro-fungus spots at the far periphery under strong light inspection. If you require absolute flawless factory-fresh showroom perfection, or if you are extremely particular, sensitive, or nervous about classic vintage gear, we kindly but firmly ask that you refrain from purchasing. This rare premium listing is best appreciated by active photographers, professional creators, and serious collectors who prioritize smooth mechanical operation, pristine physical aesthetics, legendary S.S.C. rendering performance, and the unique completion value of the O-Mark variation over showroom specifications.
I have personally inspected and verified this genuine Canon manual focus ultra-fast prime lens package to ensure its quality meets the strict standards of HJ Camera. It will be packed with elite professional care and shipped promptly from Japan! |
