Canon F-1 with Canon Macro Lens FD 50mm f/3.5

• Camera Type: 35mm Professional SLR Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Lens: Canon Macro Lens FD 50mm f/3.5
• Lens Mount: Canon FD Mount
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Viewfinder: Interchangeable Eye-Level Finder (Interchangeable Finder System)
• Shutter Type: Electronically Controlled Horizontal-Travel Titanium Focal-Plane Shutter (with Mechanical Backup Speeds)
• Shutter Speed Range: 1 sec – 1/2000 sec, Bulb
• ISO Range: Depends on Film Used
• Metering: TTL Open-Aperture Center-Weighted Metering (Finder Dependent)
• Exposure Modes: Manual, Shutter-Priority AE (with AE Finder FN)
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/90 sec
• Flash: External Flash via Hot Shoe or PC Sync Terminal
• Power Source: 1 × 4LR44 (A544/PX28) Battery (for Metering and AE Finder)
• Film Advance: Manual Lever Advance
• Weight: Approx. 820 g (Body Only)
• Dimensions: 146.7 × 97.5 × 43.4 mm

Lens

• Lens Type: Standard Macro Prime Lens
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5
• Minimum Aperture: f/22 (FD S.S.C. version) / f/32 (New FD version)
• Lens Mount: Canon FD Mount
• Format Coverage: 35mm Full Frame
• Autofocus: —
• Image Stabilization: —
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.232 m
• Maximum Magnification: 0.5× (1:2)
• Optical Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 6
• Filter Size: 55 mm (FD S.S.C. version) / 52 mm (New FD version)
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Weight: Approx. 310 g (FD S.S.C. version) / Approx. 235 g (New FD version)
• Dimensions: —

Description

The Canon F-1 is Canon's flagship professional 35mm SLR, developed for photographers who demanded reliability, precision, and a highly modular camera system. Built with a rugged all-metal construction and interchangeable viewfinders, focusing screens, motor drives, and accessories, it became a trusted tool for photojournalism, sports, documentary, and commercial photography throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.

Its fully mechanical shutter allows operation at all shutter speeds without battery power, while the battery is used only for TTL metering and optional automatic exposure functions. The bright interchangeable viewfinder and smooth manual controls provide a precise shooting experience that continues to appeal to film photographers today.

Included with this camera is the Canon Macro Lens FD 50mm f/3.5, a dedicated macro lens designed to deliver outstanding optical performance from close-up distances to infinity. Its optical design produces excellent sharpness, high micro-contrast, natural color rendition, low distortion, and well-controlled chromatic aberration. The lens focuses down to 0.232 m and achieves a maximum magnification of 1:2 without accessories, while Canon's dedicated Life-Size Adapter enables 1:1 reproduction.

The Canon F-1 paired with the FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro is an excellent combination for close-up photography, product photography, document reproduction, and general-purpose shooting. Combining the robust engineering of Canon's professional F-series with one of its finest manual-focus macro lenses, this kit remains highly regarded by collectors and photographers who appreciate classic mechanical cameras and precision optics.