Canon's legendary fast FD prime — 55mm f/1.2 aspherical, one of the first aspherical lenses ever.
The Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical is a rare and highly valued fast prime from Canon's FD line — one of the world's first commercially produced aspherical lenses. S.S.C. = Super Spectra Coating; Aspherical = aspherical element for spherical aberration correction. Canon FD mount.
f/1.2 maximum aperture. 55mm focal length (full-frame). S.S.C. Super Spectra Coating. Aspherical element (one of the earliest mass-produced aspherical optics, approximately 1971). Manual focus. Canon FD mount. At approximately 600g.
The FD 55mm f/1.2 Aspherical (introduced approximately 1971) was among the first commercially successful aspherical lenses — Canon's solution to the spherical aberration inherent in f/1.2 wide-aperture designs. The Aspherical version differs significantly from the non-aspherical FD 55mm f/1.2 and commands a substantial premium. Highly prized for adapted mirrorless use.
On the used market the Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical is a rare and valuable vintage fast prime. Condition checks: front element condition (aspherical surface can be difficult to clean — inspect carefully), aperture blade condition at f/1.2, focus ring damping. Canon FD mount — requires FD-to-mirrorless adapter. VERIFY ASPHERICAL vs NON-ASPHERICAL before purchase.