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    Auto Universar PC HI-D 35 mm f/ 1.8
    Auto Universar PC HI-D 35 mm f/ 1.8

    Auto Universar PC HI-D 35 mm f/ 1.8

    35mm · f/1.8

    Overview

    The Auto Universar PC HI-D 35mm f/1.8 is a rebadged Japanese lens, likely made by Mitake Optical Co., also sold under Porst, Weltblick, Eyemik, and Spiratone brands. It is a budget lens with cheap caps and a plastic focus ring, but solid construction. Optically, it serves as a backup to a Canon FD 35mm f/2, suitable as a normal on NEX or short portrait on EPL-1. It has 6 aperture blades (vs. Canon's 8). The lens suits users seeking an affordable, compact 35mm f/1.8 for mirrorless cameras, accepting its build compromises.