FL 55mm 1.2 or FD 50mm 1.2L?

[gtog]

Both versions I have are the SSC Aspherical with one being radioactive and the other not.  I really should get my hands on the AL versions for testing but they cost more than the current modern EF 50mm 1.2L!

Strange, you would think a change of glass could have an impact on refractive index and corresponding change in lens curvature, even if minimal, and would earn a (I) vs (II) distinction at least. I thought that maybe the big price difference might have reflected a glass change and reduced expense of handling non-radioactive material. Maybe it was just an improved process for generating aspherical surfaces? The Canon Camera Museum isn't providing me any hints. If you figure it out, please post!

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[criza]

Thanks for all the thread contributors! I've learned some things..

Now I found a Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC Aspherical lens, for 480 USD, and I am curious if it is a good price for this very lens? Anyone knows the usual street price?

And I just saw it in the thread: ontarian you mentioned this lens, wrote it is "expensive though" (how expensive? ), and also that a conversion kit will be ready within a month.

Buy or not? Thanks.

EDIT: I checked Ebay, and it goes for over 1000 USD, if this is the usual price I should immediately push the "buy now" button, but as it is an auction I am tempted to wait, maybe I'll get it for even less (or not at all)....

[ontarian]

Quickly, hit buy it now. The kit is a week away from ready, I have a working prototype in my hand.

Thanks for all the thread contributors! I've learned some things..

Now I found a Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 SSC Aspherical lens, for 480 USD, and I am curious if it is a good price for this very lens? Anyone knows the usual street price?

And I just saw it in the thread: ontarian you mentioned this lens, wrote it is "expensive though" (how expensive? ), and also that a conversion kit will be ready within a month.

Buy or not? Thanks.

EDIT: I checked Ebay, and it goes for over 1000 USD, if this is the usual price I should immediately push the "buy now" button, but as it is an auction I am tempted to wait, maybe I'll get it for even less (or not at all)....

[criza]

Quickly, hit buy it now. The kit is a week away from ready, I have a working prototype in my hand.

Wait wait :-), the price at the moment is only at 215 USD! I would love to pay not more than that...Why pay the double, when I can (or can't) have it for the half? I know it's still cheap for 480 USD....isn't it?

EDIT: Hmmm...I need some more convincing words to push the button Anyone, please?

[funkboy]

Hmmm...I need some more convincing words to push the button Anyone, please?

STRONG BUY

[ontarian]

Hmmm...I need some more convincing words to push the button Anyone, please?

STRONG BUY

If you decide against, please PM me the link, One of my two lens copies was destroyed during testing by a careless drop. 

[criza]

If you decide against, please PM me the link, One of my two lens copies was destroyed during testing by a careless drop.

Ouch, I am sorry about the drop, and also that I bought it now.  Together with a A-1 from the same seller, so I can use the lens till your adapter is finished! Cheers.