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    MC Yantar-20 35-200 mm f/ 3.5-4.5
    MC Yantar-20 35-200 mm f/ 3.5-4.5

    MC Yantar-20 35-200 mm f/ 3.5-4.5

    35–200mm · f/3.5–4.5

    Overview

    The MC Yantar-20 35-200 mm f/3.5-4.5 is a versatile zoom lens for Pentax K and Nikon F SLR cameras, produced in small batches by the Arsenal Factory. Optical strengths include decent sharpness in the center at mid-focal lengths, but weaknesses include significant distortion and chromatic aberration at the extremes, with soft corners. Build quality is solid with a metal barrel, though handling is heavy and the zoom action stiff. It suits collectors or enthusiasts interested in Soviet-era optics, but not for critical sharpness or modern use.