INDUSTAR 50-2 1:3.5 f=50mm

Focal length: 50mm
Mount: M42
Aperture: F 3.5 - F 16
Min focus distance: 0.60m
Length (from flange): 20/25mm [+ 27mm for the adapter]
Diameter: 50mm
Weight: 56gr.

Some pictures:

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A7 and the lens.

Sample pictures: ISO 320.

You may click on the sample image (except closest focus) for full resolution. The full resolution image opens in a new window, so you can keep it open for comparison. Focus is on the satellite dish to the right of the big solar panel near the center of the photo.

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F 3.5.

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F 8.

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F 16.

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Closest focus is 65cm from outermost edge of the lens, F 8. Focus on the program wheel of the camera.

This was the standard lens for the later Zenit cameras, when they changed to M42 FFD. Already at F 3.5 it's o.k. in the center, but soft towards the edges. Stopped down it's good in my opinion, seen the price. It has some capabilities of close focussing. It's an extremely small and lightweight lens and very very cheap.

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