Canon F-1 with Canon Lens FL 50mm F1.4

Canon F-1

• Camera Type: 35mm Film SLR Camera
• Film Format: 35mm Film
• Lens Mount: Canon FD Mount (Compatible with Canon FL and FD Lenses)
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Viewfinder: Interchangeable Eye-Level Prism Finder, Approx. 97% Coverage
• Shutter Type: Horizontal-Travel Titanium Foil Focal Plane Shutter
• Shutter Speed Range: 1 sec – 1/2000 sec + Bulb
• ISO Range: ASA 25–2000
• Metering: TTL Open-Aperture Center-Weighted Metering (with appropriate finder and battery)
• Exposure Modes: Manual Exposure
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/60 sec
• Battery / Power Source: 1× PX625 1.35V Mercury Battery (meter only)
• Weight: Approx. 820g
• Dimensions: Approx. 147 × 99 × 43 mm

• Lens Type: Standard Prime Lens
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: F1.4
• Lens Mount: Canon FL Mount
• Format Coverage: 35mm Full Frame
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.6m
• Filter Size: 58mm
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Weight: Approx. 320g

Description

The Canon F-1 is Canon’s flagship professional film SLR of the 1970s, designed for durability, reliability, and system versatility. Built with a robust all-metal construction and a fully mechanical shutter, it was developed to meet the demands of professional photographers working in journalism, sports, and documentary photography.

Paired with the Canon FL 50mm F1.4, this setup offers a classic standard focal length with a bright maximum aperture, making it well suited for everyday photography, portraits, and available-light shooting. The lens delivers a characterful vintage rendering with smooth tonal transitions and pleasing out-of-focus areas, complementing the F-1’s precise mechanical operation. Together, they provide an authentic professional film photography experience and remain highly regarded among collectors and photographers today.