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    Canon FL 55 mm f/ 1.2
    Canon FL 55 mm f/ 1.2

    Canon FL 55 mm f/ 1.2

    55mm · f/1.2

    Overview

    The Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 is a well-built, all-metal lens from 1968, described as 'one of the most solid lenses I own' with a 'butter-like focus ring'. Optically, it is soft wide open with glow, low contrast, and CA, but sharpens significantly by f/2 and is 'fantastically sharp north of f/2'. It suits users wanting an affordable f/1.2 lens for vintage character or low light, but is best stopped down for critical sharpness.