{"product_id":"soviet-enlarger-lens-vega-5u-105mm-m42","title":"Soviet Enlarger Lens Vega-5U 105mm f\/4 – M42 Thread, Macro Lens, MMZ","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet enlarger lens is a classic Vega-5U (Вега-5У) 105mm f\/4 made in the USSR by MMZ (Minsk Mechanical Factory). Highly regarded for its sharpness, it was designed for photo enlarging and today is a favorite for custom macro setups on modern digital DSLR and mirrorless cameras with the appropriate adapters. It comes with front and rear protective caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vega-5U 4\/105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e MMZ (Minsk Mechanical Factory), USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enlarger lens \/ macro lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAperture Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/4 to f\/11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAperture Blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6, forming a clean hexagon when stopped down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e M42 thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e №8804295\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with some minor signs of previous use on the black metal body. The glass is clean with purple coating, with no major scratches or fungus visible. As with any vintage lens, minor internal dust may be present, which does not affect image quality. The aperture ring turns smoothly, and the blades are dry, clean and open and close properly. Please see the photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnlarger lenses are optimized for flat, close-range reproduction, which makes them excellent for macro photography when mounted on a helicoid or bellows. A Soviet enlarger lens like the Vega-5U offers a longer 105mm focal length for more working distance, making it an affordable and characterful addition to a collection of Soviet lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVega-5U 4\/105 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear protective caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678834163861,"sku":"EBAY-407067038121","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-enlarger-lens-vega-5u-105mm-m42-1.jpg?v=1791647340","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-enlarger-lens-vega-5u-105mm-m42","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}