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Tair 11 vs Tair 11A
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:30 pm    Post subject: Tair 11 vs Tair 11A Reply with quote

Not sure if this was discuss here before, I did a search but did not find it. Is there a different between Tiar 11 and Tiar 11A besides the obvious silver vs. black body? Also seems like there are some M39 and M42 Tiar 11 while all(?) Tiar 11A are M42.

Any knowledgable members can help?


Last edited by my_photography on Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:00 pm; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Probably considering the different ages, the difference -if any- is in the coating.

Anyway it's Tair not Tiar Wink


PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Orio wrote:
Probably considering the different ages, the difference -if any- is in the coating.


Do I take it Tair 11A is newer relatively to Tair 11?


Quote:
Anyway it's Tair not Tiar Wink


Today in office I just scolded someone who have spelled my name wrongly for 3 times, now I am doing it to Tair. Embarassed


PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

my_photography wrote:
Orio wrote:
Probably considering the different ages, the difference -if any- is in the coating.


Do I take it Tair 11A is newer relatively to Tair 11?


It should be newer, yes. But don't take my word for granted because I am not a Tair expert.

Anyway the letter "A" in the naming of Soviet lenses has a meaning but unfortunately I currently don't recall what meaning Sad (I used to know...)


PostPosted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

According to the Zenit site...

http://www.zenit.istra.ru/archive/lenses/tair-11.html

Tair 11 M39
Tair 11-2 M42
Tair 11A M39 & M42

The "A" series of lenses have interchangeable mounts ("A" = adapter ???). You sometimes see a complete Tair 11A "set" with M42, M39 and Nikon F mounts.