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Canon 35/2.5 Super Canomatic R

The 35/2.5 Super Canomatic R was a retrofocus design, and not very wide by anyone's standards, was the widest lens produced for the system. Originally announced as an 35/2 (which would have turned some heads had it happened). It was introduced in August of 1960. It had seven elements in five groups, a minimum aperture setting of f/16 and could focus down to just under 16 inches. It takes 58mm filters and a 60mm clamp on shade. The price in March 1962 was $164.95


The Canon 35/2.5 Super Canomatic R lens, with the earlier style tube shaped box.


The Canon 35/2.5 Super Canomatic R lens, with the later style box.


With some of the paperwork.


The boxed shade, with its case.