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FED-2
My first LTM rangefinder, purchased from Fedka. It's in nice cosmetic and near-perfect mechanical shape. Everything works properly, speeds are good, RF correctly adjusted. The body appears to be a very late and unusual variant; according to Sovietcams.com, it is a D6 P0480, which has no strap lugs and a different body covering than most FED-2s. It does seem quite well-made compared with some of the other Soviet bodies I've encountered. I've used it for years and it's never let me down. Comes with a nice late I-26 50/2.8 (cleaned and lubed, great glass, minor cosmetic issue around one of the screws). EDIT: Half-case (from original full case, with the halves separated) will be included as well.
It pains me to sell it, but since I've gotten Canon and Leica bodies that I use more, and the poor FED sits there looking forlorn. Better to sell it to someone who will put it to good use; it's a great starter LTM RF kit. $99 shipped CONUS via USPS Priority Mail.
Buy the FED-2 with the I-26 and the Jupiter-12 listed below as a package for $160 shipped CONUS.
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Jupiter-12 35/2.8
The lens is in really good shape: glass is clean and clear with nice coatings, the focus and aperture are smooth (just a little oil on the blades), and the exterior is good with just a few minor marks. I've serviced the lens and ensured that the exposed edges of the rear element are covered with black paint to minimize the tendency toward flare that this lens can have. It will flare if you point it straight into the light, but otherwise it's very well-behaved. I find the transitions to the out-of-focus areas particularly nice on this lens.
It was my first 35mm LTM lens, but I later got a couple others, so the J-12 just isn't being used very often. Includes the original deep rear cap. $80 shipped CONUS via USPS Priority Mail.
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If you're not satisfied in any way, you may return the item (within a week of receipt) for a full refund minus shipping costs.
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My first LTM rangefinder, purchased from Fedka. It's in nice cosmetic and near-perfect mechanical shape. Everything works properly, speeds are good, RF correctly adjusted. The body appears to be a very late and unusual variant; according to Sovietcams.com, it is a D6 P0480, which has no strap lugs and a different body covering than most FED-2s. It does seem quite well-made compared with some of the other Soviet bodies I've encountered. I've used it for years and it's never let me down. Comes with a nice late I-26 50/2.8 (cleaned and lubed, great glass, minor cosmetic issue around one of the screws). EDIT: Half-case (from original full case, with the halves separated) will be included as well.
It pains me to sell it, but since I've gotten Canon and Leica bodies that I use more, and the poor FED sits there looking forlorn. Better to sell it to someone who will put it to good use; it's a great starter LTM RF kit. $99 shipped CONUS via USPS Priority Mail.
Buy the FED-2 with the I-26 and the Jupiter-12 listed below as a package for $160 shipped CONUS.
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Jupiter-12 35/2.8
The lens is in really good shape: glass is clean and clear with nice coatings, the focus and aperture are smooth (just a little oil on the blades), and the exterior is good with just a few minor marks. I've serviced the lens and ensured that the exposed edges of the rear element are covered with black paint to minimize the tendency toward flare that this lens can have. It will flare if you point it straight into the light, but otherwise it's very well-behaved. I find the transitions to the out-of-focus areas particularly nice on this lens.
It was my first 35mm LTM lens, but I later got a couple others, so the J-12 just isn't being used very often. Includes the original deep rear cap. $80 shipped CONUS via USPS Priority Mail.
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If you're not satisfied in any way, you may return the item (within a week of receipt) for a full refund minus shipping costs.
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