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50/1.8 Canon FL
There were two versions of the 50/1.8 Canon FL. The first version was introduced in March 1964, the
second was introduced in March 1968. The later version can be identified by the Auto/Manual switch for
the diaphrgm.
![](canon/canonfllenses1/IMG_0240.jpg)
The 50/1.8 Canon FL, type I and II.
![](canon/canonfllenses1/IMG_0239.jpg)
The rear of the lenses.
The first version:
Introduced
March 1964
Filter Size
48mm
Construction
6 Elements in 4 Groups
Cap Size
50mm
Angle of View
46 Degrees
Shade
S-50
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Case
C
Weight
228g
![](canon/canonfllenses1/IMG_0138.jpg)
The 50/1.8 Canon FL, Type I.
![](canon/canonfllenses1/IMG_0139.jpg)
The rear of the lens.
![](canon/canonfllenses1/IMG_0137.jpg)
The first version 50/1.8 Canon FL on an FX body.
The second version:
Introduced
March 1964
Filter Size
48mm
Construction
6 Elements in 4 Groups
Cap Size
50mm
Angle of View
46 Degrees
Shade
S-50
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Case
C
Weight
280g
List Price, May 1971
$76.00
![](canon/canonfllenses1/IMG_0241.jpg)
The second version 50/1.8 Canon FL on an FX body.
![](canon/canonfllenses1/IMG_0240.jpg)
The 50/1.8 Canon FL, type I and II.
The rear of the lenses.
Introduced |
March 1964 |
Filter Size |
48mm |
Construction |
6 Elements in 4 Groups |
Cap Size |
50mm |
Angle of View |
46 Degrees |
Shade |
S-50 |
Minimum Aperture |
f/16 |
Case |
C |
Weight |
228g |
The 50/1.8 Canon FL, Type I.
The rear of the lens.
The first version 50/1.8 Canon FL on an FX body.
Introduced |
March 1964 |
Filter Size |
48mm |
Construction |
6 Elements in 4 Groups |
Cap Size |
50mm |
Angle of View |
46 Degrees |
Shade |
S-50 |
Minimum Aperture |
f/16 |
Case |
C |
Weight |
280g |
List Price, May 1971 |
$76.00 |
The second version 50/1.8 Canon FL on an FX body.