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    Meteor-5-2 17-69 mm f/ 1.9
    Meteor-5-2 17-69 mm f/ 1.9

    Meteor-5-2 17-69 mm f/ 1.9

    17–70mm · f/1.9

    Overview

    The Meteor-5-2 17-69 mm f/1.9 is a Russian zoom lens for 16mm film, often adapted for digital cameras like the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. Optical quality varies: some copies are sharp and nearly on par with Western equivalents, while others suffer from edge softness and artifacts. Build quality is inconsistent, even within the same model. It is cost-effective for budget filmmakers willing to accept potential defects. Suits independent guerilla filmmakers seeking affordable glass, especially when good copies are found.