Canon A-1 + Canon FL 135mm f/2.5 | SLR Film Camera + Lens | Good

Brand: Canon

Condition: Used

Name: Canon A-1 + Canon FL 135mm f/2.5

Type: 35mm – Single Lens Reflex – Manual Focus Film Camera

Type of Film: 35mm Film

CPB Body Code: VG81

Lens Code: VG67

Shutter: Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, 30 sec – 1/1000 sec + Bulb

Metering: TTL center-weighted - WORKING

Battery: 1 × A544

Lens Mount: Canon FD / FL Mount

Condition: Good 

The Canon A-1 (VG81) paired with the Canon FL 135mm f/2.5 (VG67) has been inspected and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in good working condition. The camera’s light meter functions correctly, and all buttons, dials, controls, and shutter functions operate as intended. The body is in good cosmetic condition with normal signs of use consistent with age while remaining well preserved overall.

The paired Canon FL 135mm f/2.5 lens has been inspected and cleaned by CPB Darkroom and is in excellent working condition. The optics are in very good condition, with only minute specks of internal dust and a small scratch on one of the lens elements that does not significantly affect practical image quality. The focus and aperture rings operate smoothly and accurately, and the lens body shows only very minor signs of use.

The Canon A-1 is one of the most celebrated film SLRs ever produced, offering a complete range of exposure modes including Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Full Manual control. Paired with the fast Canon FL 135mm f/2.5 telephoto lens, this setup is particularly well suited for portraiture, nature photography, stage performances, sports, and any situation where strong subject isolation is desired. The bright f/2.5 aperture delivers excellent background separation and low-light capability, while the 135mm focal length produces pleasing compression and flattering portrait rendering.

This combination offers photographers a unique alternative to the traditional 50mm setup, making it ideal for those who prefer working with longer focal lengths and creating images with a distinctive telephoto character.

This camera uses standard 35mm (135) film, producing images in the 24 × 36 mm format.

SLR cameras and lenses sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter accuracy, metering response, optical clarity, and mechanical reliability, with any cosmetic or functional notes clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.

The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera and lens, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.