A clean I-22

[farlymac]

Sometime early in 2017, I cleaned up my Industar-22, then set it aside because I needed to get a good Zorki-1 to use it on (mine had finally worn out). Later that year I got a really nice Zorki-1d that had just been overhauled. I had also expanded my FSU lens collection to include some Jupiters (8 and 12), and had an I-26m from a Zorki-6 to also use. Long story short, it took me a while to get around to shooting with the I-22, like in February of this year. Now here it is July, and I'm finally posting the scans.

I must say the lens matches up very well with the Zorki-1d body, with focus ranges of close, medium, and infinity giving the same high quality results. It will reside there forever more, as I can't see any reason to use any other lens on my Barnack clone.

Shot on my last roll of Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100.


Depot Barber Shop by P F McFarland, on Flickr


Fine Home In Marion, VA by P F McFarland, on Flickr


Marion by P F McFarland, on Flickr

See the rest at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmoUGUb9

I'll be adding some more in a day or two.

PF

 

[Swift1]

Very cool PF. I've been wanting to add an I-22 to my FSU collection. Maybe a Barnack clone too...

 

[David Murphy]

Those are really excellent shots. I once owned an I-22 and it was an amazingly good lens, especially for what I paid for it (close to nothing compared to its German and Japanese made competition). It will also deliver fine results on color film.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

I had it three times. At least...
Some clean I-22 with П, KOMZ (Kazan city factory made), have to clean it and now Zorki labeled to match my Zorki.
PT5750 common version made in 1949-50.
Even lens cap is with Zorki. 🙂

 

[webOSUser]

Great pictures, PF.

The I-22 on a Zorki 1 is a fine combination. I've got one too.

Steve W

 

[farlymac]

Very cool PF. I've been wanting to add an I-22 to my FSU collection. Maybe a Barnack clone too...

Thanks, Colton. I recommend the Zorki-1d because it has a cast body that doesn't flex, unlike the earlier models with their plate metal construction.

PF

 

[farlymac]

Those are really excellent shots. I once owned an I-22 and it was an amazingly good lens, especially for what I paid for it (close to nothing compared to its German and Japanese made competition). It will also deliver fine results on color film.

Thanks, David. This lens came on my first Zorki-1d/b (cludged together from two different models), and other than needing a cleaning, I've always been happy with it.

PF

 

[farlymac]

I had it three times. At least...
Some clean I-22 with П, KOMZ (Kazan city factory made), have to clean it and now Zorki labeled to match my Zorki.
PT5750 common version made in 1949-50.
Even lens cap is with Zorki. 🙂

I have the PT5755 version, Ko, plus the Zorki cap!


PF

 

[farlymac]

Great pictures, PF.

The I-22 on a Zorki 1 is a fine combination. I've got one too.

Steve W

Thanks, Steve. I's nice to finally have a good body to go with the lens.

PF

 

[farlymac]

UPDATE: Added six more photos of a short study of an abandoned gas station.



Sugar Grove Gas Station by P F McFarland, on Flickr


PF

 

[farlymac]

Okay, last four photos.



At The Crossroads by P F McFarland, on Flickr





Where Old Fords Go To Die by P F McFarland, on Flickr





No More Plowing by P F McFarland, on Flickr





Half Off! by P F McFarland, on Flickr


That's all folks!


PF

 

[lxmike]

I nreally must shoot more with mine