British Ross-Wide-Angle formula (see picture).
6 elements in 4 groups, the outside element pairings are cemented.
6-blade aperature f4.5-f18.
Uncoated.
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Released in mid-30's, the FED 28mm f4,5 closely matched the outer forms of a Leitz Elmar 35mm f/3,5, but it's deluxe optical formula was really advanced against the famous German competitors, Leitz Hektor and Zeiss Jena Tessar. What turns this lens a really admirable Soviet realization is the fact they have minimal total dimensions of the optical parts. The frontal disc of the lens has a diameter of approximately 7mm (analogous dimensions also have the other elements), while the thickness of the third, the most thin of the group, does not exceed the 6-7 tenths of millimeter. Imagine the difficulties met in the grinding and the assembly of each of these elements, maintaining a reasonable precision. The photos illustrating this rare objective have been realized purposely by Dr. Milos Paul Mladek, beloved friend who kindly offered to divulgation and we give our thanks of heart for the contribution. Mario Cavina In the last photo we see a FED B in a complete vintage outfit with normal f2 50mm; f3,5 50mm macro; f5.6 100mm; f6.3 100mm; and f4,5 28mm; wide angle sport finder, telephoto finder, angular finder, self timer and lens caps.
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Serial number range: 40.xxx to 46.xxx
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Known serial numbers:
40092 ____________ DVD
40430 ____________ eBay
40439 _ 45 ________ web
41085 ____________ David Tomlinson
41202 ____________ eBay
41290 ____________ Philipp Reichmuth
41374 _ 19 ________ ussrphoto
41675 ____________ eBay
41874 _ 19 ________ Pierre Tizien
42199 ____________ Jim McGee
42472 ____________ eBay
42518 _ 74 ________ ebay
42864 ____________ web
43058 _ 14 / 00 ____ web
43175 ____________ Westlicht auction#29 lot#257
43183 ____________ PY-C
43439 _ 73 ________ ebay
43602 _ 87 ________ fotoua
43610 ____________ DVD
44101 _ 37 ________ Christian G. (Niko80)
443xx ____________ Alain Berry
44508 _ 59 ________ ebay
44572 _ 17 ________ Jacques M.
44608 _ 58 ________ ebay
44785 ____________ eBay
44940 _ 162 / 6 _____ ebay
45117 _ 176 _______ ebay
45239 _ 922 _______ ebay
45370 _ 64 ________ eBay
45407 ____________ eBay
45419 ____________ eBay
45455 _ 93 ________ Christian G. (Niko80)
45551 _ 74 ________ eBay
45948 _ 94 ________ eBay
45964 _ 5 _________ Christian G. (Niko80)
46015 ____________ eBay
46118 ____________ eBay
46184 ____________ ebay
46191 _ 37 ________ Luiz _________________ see photo
46231 ____________ A.Nikitin
46358 ____________ Serhio Vorobaz
46370 _ 34 ________ Fotomuda
46385 ____________ eBay
46531 ____________ eBay
46654 ____________ Jacques M.
46764 ____________ eBay
46816 ____________ Aidas / SovietCams
xxxxx _ 37 _________ web
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