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    ФЭД 50 mm f/ 3.5
    ФЭД 50 mm f/ 3.5

    ФЭД 50 mm f/ 3.5

    50mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The ФЭД 50 mm f/3.5 (Индустар-10) is a Soviet copy of the Leitz Elmar, known for excellent sharpness due to its Tessar design. It is compact when collapsed but poses a risk of hitting the shutter or sensor on mirrorless cameras like Sony NEX/A7. Build is brass and chrome, heavy for its size. Aperture control is inconvenient. It is slow (f/3.5) but works well with color film and has minimal distortions. Suits users wanting a vintage look and willing to handle mechanical quirks.