A Canon 50mm f1.8 lens.
Canon
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1976
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Measurements
65 mm (Depth); 65 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Tokyo
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525599.3.1
Summary
A Canon 50mm f1.8 lens. The lens has plastic covers front qnd reqar and has its serial number 1760191 on the side of the barrel. Focusing is down to 0.6m or 2 ft. On the rim is 'Canon Lens FD 50mm 1:1.8 S.CC. Canon Lens Made in Japan'. Attached is a Hoya 55mm Skylight (1B) filter. The box/case for this is catalogued seperately. On the rer of the lens is 'T213' but it is unclear what the significance is.
Makers and roles
Canon, manufacturer