FED -2 con Industar-26M 2,8/53mm | Analogue camera

FED-2 is an analog 35 mm rangefinder camera produced by the FED factory in Kharkiv, in the Soviet Union, starting from 1955. An evolution of the famous original FED inspired by Leicas, it is appreciated for its ruggedness, mechanical reliability and the coupled rangefinder, which guarantees precise focusing.

The specimen in the photo is equipped with the renowned Industar-26M 53 mm f/2.8 lens, one of the Soviet optics most appreciated for its sharpness and the photographic rendering with a classic character.

Main features:

* 35 mm film rangefinder camera (135 format).
* Entirely metal body.
* M39 screw mount (Leica Thread Mount).
* Mechanical shutter with speeds from 1 second to 1/500 s and B.
* Manual focusing via coupled rangefinder.
* Integrated optical viewfinder.
* Fully mechanical operation, without batteries.

Industar-26M lens:

* Focal length 53 mm.
* Maximum aperture f/2.8.
* Manual focusing.
* Optical scheme derived from the Tessar with 4 elements.
* M39 mount compatible with Soviet rangefinder cameras and Leica screw mount.

The FED-2 with Industar-26M represents an icon of Soviet photography of the 1950s and 1960s. Even today it is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of analog photography for the build quality, mechanical reliability and the excellent performance of the lens, which delivers sharp images and a distinctive vintage look.