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50/1.4 Canon FL

There were three versions of the 50/1.4 Canon FL. All three have different optical construction.The first two are just marked 50/1.4 Canon FL, the last version is marked 50/1.4 Canon FL II. It appears they started the serial numbers over on the last version as I have a second type with a higher serial number than one I have of the last version.

The 50/1.4 Canon FL, first, second and third versions.

The rear of the lenses.

The first version:

Introduced	April 1965	Filter Size	58mm
Construction	6 Elements in 4 Groups	Cap Size	60mm
Angle of View	46 Degrees	Shade	S-60
Minimum Aperture	f/16	Case	C
Weight	280g

The first version 50/1.4 Canon FL on a black FX body.

The second version:

Introduced	September 1966	Filter Size	58mm
Construction	6 Elements in 5 Groups	Cap Size	60mm
Angle of View	46 Degrees	Shade	S-60
Minimum Aperture	f/16	Case	C
Weight

The second version 50/1.4 Canon FL on an Pellix body.

The third version:

Introduced	May 1968	Filter Size	58mm
Construction	6 Elements in 5 Groups	Cap Size	60mm
Angle of View	46 Degrees	Shade	S-60
Minimum Aperture	f/16	Case	C
Weight	340g	List Price, May 1971	$126.00

The third version 50/1.4 Canon FL, marked 50/1.4 Canon FL II, on a black FT body.