{"product_id":"canon-lens-fd-85mm-1-1-2-s-s-c-aspherical-regular","title":"Canon FD 85mm, S.S.C. Aspherical","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCanon FD 85mm f\/1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally fast manual-focus portrait lens from Canon's original FD system, introduced in 1976.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts combination of an \u003cstrong\u003e85mm focal length and f\/1.2 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you extremely shallow depth of field and strong separation between subject and background. It's a lens built for considered portrait photography, particularly when you want to work with available light or make selective focus a central part of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe important word here is \u003cstrong\u003eAspherical\u003c\/strong\u003e. Canon developed this lens with an aspherical optical system to control aberrations at its unusually large f\/1.2 aperture. Canon also incorporated a floating optical mechanism to maintain performance as the lens focuses closer. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt was a significant lens for Canon. When introduced in January 1976, Canon states that it was the brightest 85mm SLR lens available at the time. It predates the later \u003cstrong\u003eNew FD 85mm f\/1.2L\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this S.S.C. Aspherical version a particularly interesting piece of Canon's fast-lens history. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortrait photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable-light photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-light shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow depth of field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm Canon FD cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon F-1, A-1 and AE-1 system users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapted mirrorless photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographers looking for distinctive vintage glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.2\u003c\/strong\u003e, depth of field can be extremely shallow. Accurate manual focusing matters, particularly when working close to a portrait subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStop the lens down and you have a conventional short telephoto, but wide open is where this lens becomes particularly interesting. Canon designed its aspherical optical system specifically to better control aberrations at the maximum aperture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis original S.S.C. version has \u003cstrong\u003enine aperture blades, a 1m minimum focusing distance and weighs approximately 756g\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is physically and historically distinct from the later New FD 85mm f\/1.2L, which uses eight blades, focuses to 0.9m and weighs less. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's also a substantial lens for its size. At around \u003cstrong\u003e756g\u003c\/strong\u003e, expect something that feels solid rather than lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDeveloping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis lens was designed for \u003cstrong\u003eCanon FD-mount 35mm film SLR cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e, so developing depends on the film loaded into the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eColour negative film will commonly use C-41 processing, while black and white and slide films require their respective processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCanon FD lenses can also be \u003cstrong\u003eadapted\u003c\/strong\u003e to suitable digital mirrorless systems. When used digitally, no film developing is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701182742582,"sku":"620322T","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Canon-85mm-1.2-2.png?v=1790159814","url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/products\/canon-lens-fd-85mm-1-1-2-s-s-c-aspherical-regular","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}