Trying out a new FED-50 lens

[bcostin]

I really like the Fed-50 lens on my old Fed 1 NKVD. Unfortunately it's a nonstandard lens matched to the camera's mount, so I can't use it on my other rangefinders. So I found a second Fed-50, a bit newer, over on ebay. The helical needs a little lubrication but the glass is clear and the aperture is clean.

Here are some shots from the first test roll, mounted on a Zorki 6. Film is expired Kodak S0-077 traffic control film, prone to interesting color shifts which I left uncorrected in most of these shots. I forgot my VOOLA hood, so all of these were taken un-hooded in late afternoon light. This first one was a flare test. I like soft vintage flare, especially in color.









I'm pleased with the results, and on the Zorki 6 it's a nice compact package that slips easily into my messenger bag or my winter coat pocket.

 

[leica M2 fan]

These are very representative shots from the Fed 50. You did a great job! I have two of these, one collapsible and one rigid and they are fine performers.

 

[Morca007]

That first shot is brilliant. 🙂

 

[johannielscom]

Is this the FED 50mm 2.0 non standard lens? That lens was made to use on the FED S. I own a FED S with that lens and am looking for other shooters that own it to compare picture quality and engravings!

 

[ItsReallyDarren]

The garden variety Fed 50's are the 50mm/f3.5

The 50mm f2 are a bit more rare.

 

[johannielscom]

The garden variety Fed 50's are the 50mm/f3.5

The 50mm f2 are a bit more rare.

This I know, yet I have to ask, you'll just never know 🙂

 

[mark-b]

the shot of the bannisters is just heavenly. a textbook example of the wondeful Fed 50.