Complete cleaning of a Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C.

Thibaut Alberny · Published: Nov 18, 2020 · Updated: 18 May 2026

I received this Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 SSC with oil on its diaphragm and some dirt. It is a very good lens that deserves a thorough clean. Unlike the later 50mm FD lenses, which contain far more plastic parts that I dislike, this…

I received this Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 SSC with oil on its diaphragm and some dirt. It is a very good lens that deserves a thorough clean. Unlike the later 50mm FD lenses, which contain far more plastic parts that I dislike, this version is all metal.

• Canon FD 50mm f1.4 S.S.C.
• Oil on the diaphragm
• Dirty lens elements
• Complete disassembly