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09 Aug, 2018
Great Gift
Inexpensive and comfortable to use. Serve my purpose.
06 Sep, 2010
Canon FD 24mm f/1.4 S.S.C. Aspherical
4 of 4 found this helpful This lens represent a milestone in large aperture wide angle lens production back in 1975 when it first appeared. It was and still is the largest aperture lens of this focal length. The aspherical element effectively eliminate spherical abberations and simplifies lens design. The technology to mass produce aspherical elements was ground breaking. It required high precision tolerance of 0.1 micron, a technology developed by Canon back in 1971.
The selling price of this lens, when new, was astronomical so make this version particularly rare. The next 'L' version (identical formula) is more readily available but has lost the iconic status of this original one. Other similar products to follow are also from Canon. It was not until May 2010 that Nikon came up with a similar product, some 35 years later.
I first got to know this lens when I bought my AE-1 camera back in 1978. It is a long time dream come true when I encounter this item at ebay. It has sentimental value for me but practicality is near zero as it can not be used on any full frame digital camera to express its full ability. It will find a permanent place in my cabinet and will see the light when I take it out to take those occasional self fulfilling pictures.
06 Sep, 2010
Canon FD 24mm f/1.4 S.S.C. Aspherical
This lens represent a milestone in large aperture wide angle lens production back in 1975 when it first appeared. It was and still is the largest aperture lens of this focal length. The aspherical element effectively eliminate spherical abberations and simplifies lens design. The technology to mass produce aspherical elements was ground breaking. It required high precision tolerance of 0.1 micron, a technology developed by Canon back in 1971.
The selling price of this lens, when new, was astronomical so make this version particularly rare. The next 'L' version (identical formula) is more readily available but has lost the iconic status of this original one. Other similar products to follow are also from Canon. It was not until May 2010 that Nikon came up with a similar product, some 35 years later.
I first got to know this lens when I bought my AE-1 camera back in 1978. It is a long time dream come true when I encounter this item at ebay. It has sentimental value for me but practicality is near zero as it can not be used on any full frame digital camera to express its full ability. It will find a permanent place in my cabinet and will see the light when I take it out to take those occasional self fulfilling pictures.