MIR-1B 2.8/37

Sven · Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Posts: 823 Location: Linköping Sweden

I couldn't resist buying this one for 25USD. It's in really god condition and feels more solid than my other Russian lenses.
I don't know what kind of reputation it has and I haven't really formed an opinion yet since I have used it so little. Anyhow, some samples from last weekend:

This one is not in perfect focus but i liked the color rendition

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mikel · Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 26 Location: SW Europe

This lens is my last acquisition too, and I love it: for its compactness, beautiful shape, sharpness and color rendition.

Some samples:

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patrickh · Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 7542 Location: Oregon

Definitely seems better than average. Nice buy

patrickh
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Sven · Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Posts: 823 Location: Linköping Sweden

The size is indeed a positive factor. It's very similar to a Helios 44 in that aspcet.
My plan is to try it out more tomorrow.
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mitch hamilton · Joined: 06 Sep 2009 Posts: 1

Really excited to get my lil Russian Gem, it's in the mail as we speak.

Great shots Sven, can't wait to see some more samples. Great colours.

joedream · Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Location: Lombardia, Italy

Oh, great shots.
Did you observe any problem at infinity?

beachboy2 · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:32 am Post subject:

Recently received an 89 model Mir 1B. Initial shots washed out, but then found an appropiate lens hood (off my 135mm Super Tak), and the lens is transformed. Sharp, good contrast, interesting bokah, and nil CA as far as I can see. OOF highlights interesting, a bit like a mirror lens!
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joedream · Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Location: Lombardia, Italy

LucisPictor · Expire: 2012-12-03

That's a fantastic lens and $25,- was a bargain price!!
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kuuan · Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 2340 Location: now: Osaka, Japan

it is an irresistible little gem, very unique and small body
played with one yesterday in a shop, they wanted too much for it, but when I am back in Europe I shall try to get one too
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Sven · Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Posts: 823 Location: Linköping Sweden

Thanks for all your comments.
I used the lens some more this weekend, but haven't checked the result yet.

Infinity on my lens seems to happen when the scale says 10m. If I go to infinity on the scale it will become less sharp.
Somewhat annoying, but as long as I use the focus confirmation in the camera it's ok.
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Sven · Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Posts: 823 Location: Linköping Sweden

Some more samples from today. No photgraphical masterpieces, but more of the test shot kind.

100% Crop

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martinsmith99 · Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 5520 Location: S Glos, UK

Really nice shots there Sven! I like the car especially!
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