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A collection of Soviet-era photographic equipment comprising a Zenit 35mm SLR camera body and multiple interchangeable lenses. The camera body is constructed from die-cast metal with a black enamel finish and a textured grip. The base of the camera is marked Made in USSR alongside the KMZ (Krasnogorsk Mechanical Works) factory prism logo. The lot includes four lenses. The first is a Helios-44 58mm f/2 lens, serial number 449200, featuring the KMZ logo. The second is a Jupiter-11A 135mm f/4 telephoto lens, serial number 727942, inscribed in Cyrillic as ЮПИТЕР-11А. The third is an Optomax Auto 35mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens, serial number 12537. The fourth is a Helios 44-series lens mounted to the camera body, serial number 836552. Accessories included with the collection consist of a tan canvas and brown leather-style shoulder bag with a buckle closure, two black leatherette cylindrical lens cases, one black plastic lens case, a Zenit embossed lens cap, and a red Zenit instruction booklet.
Condition report:
The collection shows signs of heavy previous use and significant dust accumulation across all components. The black enamel finish on the camera body and lens barrels exhibits scuffing, edge wear, and surface mottling on the metal top plate. All lenses contain visible internal dust. The Helios-44 (serial no. 449200) shows evidence of internal haze or surface marks on the front element. The mechanical and electronic functions of the equipment are untested; the shutter, film advance, selenium light meter, and lens mechanisms (aperture and focus) have not been verified for functionality. Sold as-is for parts, restoration, or display.
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