MIR-1 3,7cm #002432

One of my findings in Tallinn, Estonia. Yes, marked as "3,7cm", no "Grand prix Brussels" text and so on. Serial #002432.

Any idea how early and rare such lens is? It did cost a huge 26 euros so I guess it was worth the investment [:D]

Picture will come tomorrow!

Smena rules

Hi Juhani,

I have one marked both latin and cyrillic with "Grand Prix" in M39, serial is 004943.

Ulrich

http://fotos.cconin.de

This is definitely pre-1958 lens, since that is when they started putting Grand Prix stuff on lenses.

Vlad

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I have bought #001852 for 300 roubles (~10USD). But in Moscow.
The rarest is: FK 2.8/37... ;)

I have one on consignment now, with #000608 at fedka.com, also without Grand Prix.

http://www.fedka.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31_43&products_id=536

It seems that made quite a lot of them before adding the Grand Prix engraving.

i have too ....
some are engraved 3.7 cmm some are 37 only (whithout "mm")
it seem only early lenses are in cm.

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Mir1_1957_ZM39.JPG

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Mir1_1957_ZM39b.JPG

Smena rules

I forgot to add that th eearly, 000608 lens does not have a KMZ or any other factory logo on the front.

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/mir1_000608.jpg