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Archive 2011 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

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Price: $755.00
Payment method: PayPal
Item condition: 9 Shows signs of use, but very clean
Shipping instructions: Conus priority shipping included, Intl please PM me for a quote

It pains me to let this one go but with two other 85ish lenses in the cupboard, I'm well covered minus the speed this one provided. The SSC Aspherical is different in some significant ways. It is the only version of the Canon 85mm f1.2 that has 9 aperture blades. Testing also has shown that it has somewhat less CA than either the FD 85L or the EF 85L II. this copy shows very little CA, even wide open, likely due to it's hand ground aspherical element. Sharpness and bokeh are virtually the same, but the SSC Aspherical seems to have a "richness" to it that the other Canon 85s do not. I think it is indeed as close as you could ever get to the Contax 85/1.2 without spending several thousands of dollars. Now with an Ed Mika .75mm adapter it is possible to use this on Eos bodies at a limited focus distance.

Update: Please read fully through this thread for more information and links regarding Ed Mika adapters and mount kits

Front and rear caps included, $755 inclusive of Paypal fees (though Postal MO is encouraged) and Conus Priority shipping. Only one trade considered, Contax G 45mm F2. If, like me, you just can't stomach the thought of having $1700+ wrapped up in a lens that you will probably only use sporadically (I'm talking about the Eos 85/1.2 II), this is the lens for you

6 groups / 8 elements
closest focusing distance: 1m
Diameter x Length: 81 x 71
Aperture blades: 9
Weight: 756g
Filter size: 72mm

I've conservatively rated this a 9, the glass and function are flawless, there is virtually no dust inside. Same condition Kevin's Cameras is trying to get $1500 for.

Based on this new adapter information (and the fact that posting this stuff is pretty time consuming), I will leave this up for sale through the weekend. After that I'll likely order the adapter myself and keep the lens

F1.2 at MFD

F4 at MFD

100% at F4 GF1

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Dec 09, 2011 at 11:13 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

Could you please tell us more about this,

"Now with an Ed Mika .75mm adapter it is possible to use this on Eos bodies at a limited focus distance."

Will the adapter be included?

What is the "limited focus distance"?

Dec 09, 2011 at 12:32 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

The adapter is not included in this sale, they are about $140. Ed Mika has made quite a name for himself recently by figuring out that the large 200mm+ FD tele's can achieve infinity on EOS bodies with the use of his .75mm adapter (soon to be .5mm). Link posted below.
Thanks for the interest

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Dec 09, 2011 at 12:53 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

Found it though he must be out of stock at the moment.

<font color="red">UPDATE: .75mm adapter is no longer available as the .5mm version will be available and back up for sale in a week or so</font>

Focus distance is 5' according to the listing though this adapter opens up of world of excellent quality FD super-tele's at bargain prices (though not quite the bargain they once were thanks to this adapter)

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180730111869

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Dec 09, 2011 at 01:01 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

I have an FD 85mm 1.2 Aspherical reversible and non destructive EdMika kit brewing. Also one for the FD 55 1.2 Aspherical. The kit will tentatively be adjustable for 5D shooting/almost infinity focus and all other EOS body shooting with infinity focus. Damn that overly large (and overly plastic framed) 5D mirror. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ontarian/6484635893/ I'm kind of geeked about the low profile brass bear hug concept I came up with for the rear fixed element.

Dec 09, 2011 at 11:13 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

Wow, nicely done Ed, suspect you will be hard pressed to keep up with demand for these. I may have to rethink the sale of this one, any prediction as to when these might be available?

I see you have a kit for the FD 35/2.8 TS together now as well, very nice

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170742432321?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1370

Dec 10, 2011 at 12:01 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

I'll be in the back country most of Sat. and likely unable to respond until evening

Dec 10, 2011 at 11:34 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

Thanks! I predict early-january 2012 availability of the FD 55 1.2 Aspherical and early February for the FD 85mm 1.2 Aspherical.

Thatspeck wrote:
Wow, nicely done Ed, suspect you will be hard pressed to keep up with demand for these. I may have to rethink the sale of this one, any prediction as to when these might be available?

I see you have a kit for the FD 35/2.8 TS together now as well, very nice

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170742432321?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1370

Dec 11, 2011 at 10:11 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

Thanks for the update Ed!
The lens did sell but I'll have another one day. I'm seriously interested in an FD 800/5.6 on Ebay at the moment and one of your .5mm adapters. If I use it as little as I use the 600 F4 IS I'd have to turn over to get it, I'd still have a big white lens and an extra $5K

Dec 11, 2011 at 10:39 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

Post for feedback... had a nice chat with Ed too. Looking forward to your kit.

Dec 11, 2011 at 10:51 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

Nice to talk to you too CVickery, thanks for the call. Here is the example about permanent lens modification we talked briefly about. I can never emphasize enough, permanent vintage equipment modification is rarely a good idea. Make it work with new gear but allow it to easily become original again.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ontarian/6264697191/in/photostream/

Dec 11, 2011 at 11:17 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Sold: Canon FD 85mm F1.2 SSC Aspherical

Ed Mika wrote:
I can never emphasize enough, permanent vintage equipment modification is rarely a good idea. Make it work with new gear but allow it to easily become original again.

I couldn't agree more,

Jan 21, 2012 at 07:51 PM


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