Mir 1 37A with preset pin on ring

BurstMox · Expire: 2016-08-02

Hi everybody!

I have found here a Mir 1 (apparently from '73 (serial start with 73) but called Mir 1 37A in M42. I first thought that it was for Automat camera, but M42 mount make me think it's not.
There is also other marks on it, like something with ISO/Gost with some letter (sorry, I don't remember what was written exactly).
And finaly, the preset is done with a "pin" (large pin, like a button). You press the pin and move the ring to the wished apperture. Externaly, the look is quite different than normal Mir 1, but glass are the same.
I made a search on ebay completed list, I didn't find such lens.

Any idea about this item? (what was it for? is it rare?) Here is how it looks :

From http://www.photohistory.ru/1207248187959276.html (text doesn't tell anything about this model)

kansalliskala · Expire: 2016-12-30

Is there a manufacturer logo?

http://www.commiecameras.com/sov/index.htm

BurstMox · Expire: 2016-08-02

Yes, Zagorsk logo

Here is the lens (from the same site, I didn't see it before) :

themoleman342 · Expire: 2013-01-24

I have it: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=24177

and samples: http://forum.mflenses.com/amongst-the-flowers-mir-1a-sony-a850-t39342,highlight,%2Bmir+%2Bflowers.html

BurstMox · Expire: 2016-08-02

Thanks a lot for the info! That's what I needed Smile

So, in some days, I would be able to add some samples Smile

Reguards,

BurstMox · Expire: 2016-08-02

So I bought it. Smile

(for 70 euros, I think it's a fair price).

It's in very good condition, opticaly and cosmeticaly.

As you said in other topik, it looks that it has double diaphragme. I will test it in next days (maybe today... I can't wait to give it a try....)

Reguards,

hisukka · Joined: 29 Jan 2013 Posts: 5 Location: Finland

I think that you got the lens at a reasonable price,especially compared to this one: Click here to see on Ebay Rolling Eyes

Btw,I have it too. Actually it`s my only lens at this moment. Wink

themoleman342 · Expire: 2013-01-24

To be honest I don't really think $150 is worth an eye roll. It's a pretty uncommon lens. It was only made for 2 years so production numbers can't be huge. Mine out performed a zebra flektogon and people pay plenty for that.

Lloydy · Expire: 2022-01-01

so why the double iris ? Question

Nordentro · Expire: 2015-01-29

themoleman342 · Expire: 2013-01-24

I did not truly intend to start the rumor that it has a double set of aperture blades. It's totally unconfirmed and I don't plan on taking apart my lens to find out. It REALLY does look like it though and I've stared at it opening and closing for a long while before. It could be some type of optical illusion. The blades might have a zigzag shape and go under and out again. I still can't explain what looks like space between them though. Whatever it is, it's absolutely unique to the Mir 1A. ALL the Mir 1s, 1B(V)s, 1Ws have the same 10 bladed aperture. The Mir 1 automats for kiev 10/15 have a typical six bladed one.

hisukka · Joined: 29 Jan 2013 Posts: 5 Location: Finland

BurstMox · Expire: 2016-08-02

Some sample photos taken with this lens (no PP exepted auto contrast) :

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Also, for the double iris question, here is a video of the aperture motion, so you can make your own opinion :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6j6QX_wfXw&feature=youtu.be

Lloydy · Expire: 2022-01-01

Looking at the video that has to be two layers of blades. Whatever, it produces some fine images. Very good indeed.

fuzzywuzzy · Expire: 2013-11-30

Interesting collector's item, and obviously a fine shooter as well.

I guess it focuses quite close?

BurstMox · Expire: 2016-08-02

themoleman342 · Expire: 2013-01-24

It has a 0.24m MFD. 15cm is reserved to the zebra flektogon, if I'm not mistaken.

BurstMox · Expire: 2016-08-02

yes, it's what I read on the barel, but it looked closer in my eye, so you're certainly right Very Happy

sai · Joined: 30 Mar 2013 Posts: 12

мир-1а is a very rare lens, i've never seen it.

it's sharper - 50/29mm.
it can focus at 0,24m in compare to 0,7m of a 1В.
it has double matte black aperture blades (unique).
its case is matted black inside.
it was made for export, so we didn't have them here and now it's rare.
it's marked by soviet union quality sign, the only one of mir-1 series.
it's has a different aperture shape - "sun rays" type.

it was manufactured at the ЗОЗМ factory during years 72-73, unlike ВОЗМ (1В, where В stands for Вологодский).

if i could buy it, i would Smile

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BurstMox · Expire: 2016-08-02

I tested it today on my 5D, it has strong vignetting Shocked

. I tested normal Mir 1V, no vignetting, so looks like only this version doesn't cover the 24x36 sensor. Maybe it would mean that it's a version made for half frame camera?

That's strange, especialy because themoleman342 (Marc) showed some sample here without vignetting :

http://forum.mflenses.com/interesting-mir-varient-mir-1-2-8-37a-samples-t24177,highlight,%2Bmir+%2B1+%2B37a.html

themoleman342 · Expire: 2013-01-24

That's really weird. I've only used it on FF cameras (film and a Sony a850) and its coverage is fine.

BurstMox · Expire: 2016-08-02

Ok, I'm stupid, I forget that on FF, it's wider... and I had on it my hood Laughing

(I always used it with this lens, on my Nex). So, no vignetting, that was just the hood Embarassed

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It's ok now Rolling Eyes

Nordentro · Expire: 2015-01-29

BurstMox · Expire: 2016-08-02

A couple of shots with this lens on my Nex 3.

#4 #5 and #6 in hard light situation

no pp

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sharpenedbamboo · Joined: 02 Jun 2023 Posts: 2 Location: Indonesia