My silver Mir-1 is a keeper.

voe · Last edited by voe on Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:40 pm; edited 1 time in total

These are my first photos with Mir-1B (silver barrel, M39 mount, Grand Prix Brussels 1958). They are nothing special but I still like them.

Note:
I edited the original thread from "My silver Mir-1B is a keeper." to "My silver Mir-1 is a keeper." due to a mistake (pointed by to Orio) in the lens model.

Thanks Orio.

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

These are great samples, voe.
I love night photos and these have a nice clarity.

If it's silver barrel, then it should be MIR-1 not MIR-1V
It is a good lens, only precaution you need to use a hood with the sunlight, because it's flare prone. With a hood it can deliver great images.

voe · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject:

Thanks Orio. And you are absolutely right, the lens is the Mir-1. I never payed attention of the exact name since I received it:)

I also have the Mir-1B, but the older Mir-1 is much better for me or at least my sample.

Orio · Expire: 2012-12-04

voe · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:42 pm Post subject:

Oh, I see.
BTW I corrected the thread name. Thanks for pointing this out. Smile

naplam · Expire: 2013-11-30

I tested my Mir-1B against a Canon 28-105 zoom long ago (on a 400D) and found it to be quite similar in quality. Of course the mir is a bit faster. I'll have to try it again on a film camera someday.