Soviet Lens Reviews
Exploring the world of Soviet Lenses
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Tair-11A 135mm f/2.8
This Soviet telephoto has a reputation for having some of the beastliest bokeh of any Soviet lens. At 135mm in focal length, and… READ MORE
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MC Zenitar-M 50mm f/1.9
The MC Zenitar-M 50mm f/1.9 was one of the last lenses designed & manufactured in the Soviet Union. READ MORE
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Industar-61 L/Z MC 50mm f2.8
This Soviet Tessar has a reputation for being razor sharp – but is that reputation deserved? In today’s mega-review, I check out this… READ MORE
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Industar-50-2 50mm f/3.5
The Industar-50-2 is one of the most recognizable pancake lenses in the world. Manufactured in massive quantities from 1953 onwards, this lens has… READ MORE
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Jupiter 37A 135mm f/3.5
The Jupiter 37A is a 135mm f3.5 – f22 prime telephoto lens originally manufactured in the Soviet Union by the KOMZ plant. While… READ MORE
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Mir-10A 28mm f/3.5
The Mir-10A is one of the best examples of native Soviet wide-angle lens design – there’s a reason it’s still being used in… READ MORE
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