Industar-50-2 and Industar-50-2 are one and the same lens with different spellings of the name. At the end of the review, in the supplement, the differences between lenses with different spellings of the name are indicated.
Industar 50-2 Lens Overview
TTX Industar-50-2 (Industar-50-2)
Focal length: 50 mm
Diaphragm: F3.5-F16
Number of aperture blades: 7 pieces
Thread: M42
The weight: 70gram
Optical design: 4 lenses in 3 groups (4-lens enlightened anastigmatis). The circuit is similar to Tessar lenses.
Filter Diameter: 35mm (there are also 33.5mm lenses)
Of course, after you see the lens in reality, it turns out that it is much smaller than it seems in the pictures. Industar-50-2 - very light and compact lens, I can’t even believe that in those far times they could make such small lenses. I even got the impression that Industar-50-2 pulled out of the camera of some sophisticated modern mobile smartphone.
Industar-50-2 on a modern digital camera
But its size doesn’t stop the Industar-50-2 from taking great pictures. Industar-50-2 is a medium aperture... Its maximum F-number is only F / 3.5. For comparison, an aperture of F / 3.5 is 3 times 'darker' beyond F / 2.0, which is available with a number of lenses, such as MS Helios-44m-7 2 / 58
Lens view Industar 50-2
General useful information about Industar-50-2:
- The lens is small. Industar-50-2 can always be taken with you. It fits comfortably in your pocket.
- Little weight. On a hike he will not create excess weight. And with such a tiny lens, any heavy SLR camera becomes an order of magnitude lighter than other lenses.
- Cheap. It is unlikely that one can now find a cheaper Soviet-era lens. You can not be afraid to damage it, lose it, get it dirty - which means you can always take it with you to the most extreme conditions. Buy Industar-50-2 can be approximately 10 cu
- Excellent sharpness. Sharpness allows you to use the lens starting at F3.5 aperture. The sharpness of the lens is due to its optical design. The circuit was copied from brand lenses Carl Zeiss Tessar... The Tessars are also referred to as the 'Eagle Eye' for their excellent resolution performance. By the way, you can read a review of such a Tessara - Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Tessar 2.8 / 50
- The lens has all the necessary indicators: distance, aperture, depth of field. Moreover, the aperture indicators are duplicated twice, which is rare.
- Due to the small size of the lens, it is quite difficult for him to find the front cover. If not, you can use the hollow (usually white) cover from the back lens of the lenses of modern Nikon, Canon lenses, etc.
Dual aperture scale. The lens has two rows of numbers for iris control.
Image quality:
The lens is almost completely fixed HA. Distortion is very small, not very different from other fifty dollars. Of course, aperture fails a little, but the Tessar scheme does not allow particularly fast lenses. A characteristic feature of Industar-50-2 is its ability to twist bokeh, this can be seen in the examples of photographs. What does it twist at the level of Helios-81n. The contrast of the lens is satisfactory. Backlight holds normally. In general, the picture on Industar-50-2 is pleasantly different for the better from the whale lenses that come with the new digital cameras.
View of the Industar-50-2 lens when focusing on MDF
Focus ring Industar-50-2 rotates approximately 320 degrees, which makes manual focusing very smooth and enjoyable. When focusing, the trunk of the lens lengthens by about one centimeter, while focusing front lens rotates. The depth of field scale is indicated for aperture values of F / 3.5, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16. Compared to other fifty dollars, Industar-50-2 a rather large depth of field at F / 3.5 (seen in the picture above).
Industar-50-2 with native ZENIT front cover
But the lens aperture control ring is quite inconvenient. It is located in front of the lens. To see what aperture value is set, you need flip the lens front lens to yourself. Iris control is smooth, without fixed values - you can set any intermediate value of the F number from 3.5 to 16.0. When focusing, the aperture control ring is very, very rarely touched. The lens aperture blades have 7 pieces, they create the usual 'nuts' in the out-of-focus area in bright light sources.
Industar-50-2 - rear view and aperture of the diaphragm
How to use with modern cameras?
Lenses with mounting thread M42 (M42 X 1 / 45.5), such as the lens from this review, are very easy to use on almost any modern digital camera (both SLR and mirrorless), for this it is enough to choose the right adapter (adapter). You do not need to carry out any additional steps to modify the lens.
The cheapest adapters can be found at Aliexpress.com... There are adapters (adapters) with a chip that provide more convenience during shooting, usually chips are used to confirm focus and / or metering exposure, and form the correct EXIF. The chip does not affect the image quality in any way.
For some SLR cameras (for example, with the Nikon F-mount), you need to use adapters with a corrective lens, which allows you to focus correctly at all focusing distances. For any mirrorless cameras, such a lens is not needed, and the adapter is a simple decorated hollow metal tube with an appropriate mount.
For SLR cameras
- Canon: For cameras Canon EOS with bayonet mount EF / EF-S need an M42-Canon EOS adapter, such an adapter with a chip can be found herewithout chip here.
- NIKON: For cameras Nikon DX / FXas well as for cameras Fujifilm и Kodak with a Nikon F mount, you need an M42-Nikon F adapter, you can buy such an adapter without a lens and a chip here, with a lens without a chip herewith chip without lens here, with lens and chip here. Why a lens? Why chip?
- PENTAX: For Pentax cameras with K mount, you need an M42-Pentax K adapter, you can buy such an adapter here.
- SONY/MINOLTA: For cameras with a Sony / Minolta A mount, you need the M42-Sony A adapter, you can find such an adapter without a chip at this linkwith a chip at this link.
- OLYMPUS/PANASONIC/LEICA: For cameras with a 4/3 bayonet mount (not to be confused with Micro 4/3!) You need an M42-4 / 3 adapter, you can buy such an adapter here.
For mirrorless cameras
- SONY: For cameras with 'E'/'FE' mount series SonyNEX и Sony Alpha you need an adapter M42-Sony E (aka M42-Sony Nex), you can find it at this link. An autofocus adapter is also available for these cameras. Techart PRO Leica M - Sony E Autofocus Adapterwhich can be found at this link.
- OLYMPUS / PANASONIC / KODAK / XIAOMI: For cameras with a bayonet mount Micro 4/3 (Micro 4:3) you need an adapter M42-Micro 4/3, you can find it at this link.
- CANON M: For cameras with Canon EF-M mount need adapter M42-Canon M, it can be found at this link.
- CANON R and RF-S: For cameras with Canon RF mount need adapter M42-Canon R, it can be found at this link.
- Nikon 1: For cameras Nikon 1 Series need adapter M42-Nikon 1, you can find it at this link.
- Nikon Z: For cameras Nikon Z series (FX/DX) need an adapter M42-Nikon Z, it can be found at this link.
- FUJIFILM X: For cameras with mount X need an M42-Fuji X adapter, you can find it at this link.
- FUJIFILM GFX: For medium format cameras G-mount need M42-Fuji GFX adapter, you can find it at this link.
- SAMSUNG: For cameras with NX mount, you need an M42-Samsung NX adapter, you can find it at this link. There are no adapters for the NX mini camera yet.
- PENTAX: For Q-mount cameras, you need an M42-Pentax Q adapter, you can find it at this link.
- SIGMA / PANASONIC / LEICA: For cameras with L mount you need an M42-Leica L adapter, you can find it at this link.
- LEICA: For cameras with a bayonet mount Leica M need adapter M42-L / M, you can find it at this link.
If you have any questions on compatibility and adapters - ask in the comments (comments do not require any registration at all).
Enlightenment of the rear and front lens of the Industar-50-2 lens
Sample photos on Industar 50-2
All photos without processing. Shot on Nikon D90. Only reduced size.
More photos on Nikon D80 и Canon 350D
And examples of photos on full-frame cameras Nikon D700 and Sony a7R:
Here link to the archive with the originalsshot with 36MP Sony a7R camera - 353 MB, 11 .ARW photos (RAW)
Industar-50-2 3,5 / 50
Addition
I recently purchased INDUSTRAR-50-2 3,5 / 50 (the name is written in Cyrillic, serial number # 7457498), which differs very little from Industar-50-2 3,5 / 50 (from this review, serial number # 80126529). The differences are miniature:
- INDUSTR-50-2 3,5 / 50 has vertical green lines to indicate the focusing distance. During focusing, the frame rim extends forward, vertical lines allow you to accurately determine the focusing distance.
- INDUSTRAR-50-2 3,5 / 50 has an older KMZ factory logo with an arrow at the end of a stylized beam.
- different spelling of the name: INDUSTR-50-2 and INDUSTAR-50-2
The differences are clearly shown below:
Personal experience
Modern cameras look very funny with such a small lens, some people even ask what kind of bayonet cap I have. Many photographers do not attach any importance to the capabilities of the Industar-50-2 lens, but with its help you can really get great photos. If you are interested in this lens and you want to purchase it, then contact us using the contacts from the manual optics section.
Industar-50-2 3,5 / 50
UPDATED
Examples of photographs on INDUSTRAR-50-2 3,5 / 50 (like this) and a camera Nikon D700 a photographer shared with readers of Radozhiva Vladimir Tuzlay:
Results
Industar-50-2 3,5 / 50 is very compact and contented cutting half a ruble, which allows you to use it for a number of standard photo tasks. From the big conclusions, this small lens can simply be arrogant :)
Catalog modern brand lenses 'Zenitar' и 'Helios' can look at this link.
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And on the Nikon D90, do you need an adapter for the Industrial 50-2 lens?
Yes I need it.
Hello Arkady! I apologize for the offtopic, but I beg you to tell me as a beginner ... You write that the M39 thread most likely speaks about the purpose of the lens for a rangefinder camera, and on modern digital SLRs it can be used only for macro shooting. But on one of the sites, someone was selling Industar-69 28mm M39, and in the description he said that if you remove the distance limiters from this lens and cut ~ 2 mm from the front “glass”, you can get an excellent lens for a SLR camera and the most the main thing with the ability to focus at infinity! Do you think there is common sense in this? I have a 550D Boot, I want to remake my Industar-69 for it, but it's a pity to spoil it, especially if it doesn't make any sense ... In general, I really hope for your advice))
I wildly apologize, but doubts torment me that you can catch him on your cell, judging by his appearance, although I think you can try your luck with a fool, is that just a question ?, but what is it for you, if you think about macrush so it sweeps, during normal shooting it blows very hard, and if it rolls around and you can’t beat it off, then do it in front, shred.
Great fifty dollars, acquired not so long ago and immediately forgot about his Helios 77! The industrial has excellent sharpness and is much easier to focus on. Helios 77 is also good, but more blurred photos are obtained. I mean if you shoot at the same aperture 3.5
How much will the M42-Nikon adapter cost? How to buy ?
Good evening Arkady, and all the rest of the forum users. I just want to buy this lens, but not for the camera, but for the phone, yes for the phone, so I wanted to know whether the phone will focus on it and whether it will turn out such bokeh as in photographs and whether it can be used for portrait shooting
phone: Samsung galaxy note
camera: 8mp
in the description of the photos on it I saw that:
focal length: 4.03mm
aperture: 2,7
Ps. please do not write that this is all stupid, etc. I just really want high-quality bokeh on the phone.
... and yes, I have a very big request to respond to this message. for the earlier very grateful
Nothing comes of it. The phone already has a lens.
Arkady, but what about the “Fish eye” lenses, etc., or is it all sheer nonsense?
I apologize to you for your stupid questions, but could you try to take at least one shot using your phone and lens (try to sharpen)
Nothing will come out with the lens, but with a separate lens, my son dabbled in macro photography, so on the forum NOKIA maniacs couldn’t enter as he got out of the way to remove it by phone. Try to choose a lens, maybe the portrait will turn out, I definitely can’t tell about the portrait, but it seems like I did.
Arkady, hello! Help me figure it out (otherwise all sorts of reviews and characteristics at the end confused me): How does Nikkor 35 mm F2D AF differ from Nikkor AF-S DX 35 mm f / 1,8 G. The first one costs 5 tons more, and it turns out and the aperture is slightly worse (F2D versus f / 1,8 G), again there is no motor (“D”) .So on 3100 with Nikkor 35 mm F2D AF - focus manually? And yet, is it worth bothering with the M42-Nikon adapter (about 2 tons with a lens) since there are Industar 50-2 and Gelius 44-3, or is it better and more convenient Nikkor? What about the Sigma AF 30mm f / 1.4 EX DC HSM in my tough pick? I really look forward to your advice.
Nikkor 35 mm F2D AF with D3100 will be manual focus only. Sigma is described here - https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/07/obzor-sigma-af-30mm-f1-4-ex-dc-hsm/
Thank you, Arkady. And what about the Soviet lenses and in contrast to them Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f / 1,8 G - What to choose?
This is a big general question, if you are poorly guided in such matters, then the best solution would be Nikkor AF-S DX 35 mm f / 1,8 G
Arkady, tell me please, is it easier, harder to focus on the subject with this lens or the same as on Helios 81?
Thank you.
Guys. I, as promised, developed an I-50 alteration scheme. I’ve done three already. Funny. Two out of three on a diaphragm 5.6 are indistinguishable from Nikkor 50-1,8. I’ll photograph the alteration in phases, find out how to put it on the Internet, and flag in your hands.
By the way, about the front lid for Industar 50-2, if you don’t really find anywhere how the lid from the Bio-Balance sits, the kefir drink in bottles is cheap and cheerful, though the lid is green
I tried two different Industars on my Nikon D90. In principle, I liked it and the background blurred slightly, and you can achieve clarity. He worked on a lensless adapter, focusing up to 2 meters, with a lens adapter adequately up to 7 meters, slightly spoiling their image of the lens. It is quite interesting that one lens is in adequate condition and gives a normal image, the other went to me from an antique store, before that it was dusting with the former owner. it’s quite a little scandalous, but therefore apparently gives a peculiar image, in such a bit retro style. It is good because it is small in size, sometimes as an addition to a whale nrshu just in the pocket of trousers or a jacket
Tell me. Is it dangerous to put it on full-frame 6d? Will it not touch the mirror in some positions of the focus ring like on the Helios-44?
“Compared to other fifty kopecks, the Industar-50-2 has a fairly large depth of field at F / 3.5 (seen in the picture above).”
This calculator was made for film cameras, when the film is the same, it doesn’t work on digital cameras, even redrawn it on lenses from the Zeiss (digital and film circles of blur have different colors, and its value is in the formula for calculating the depth of field)
I compared it with the Canon EF 28-80 (which was at hand) and it really seems that the pictures are sharper at the industrial.
Hello Arkady, tell me how to make this lens friends with Nikon d3000. Is this even possible?
Good afternoon, yes, maybe like this - https://radojuva.com.ua/2011/04/optika-na-nikon/#m42-mount
Thank you so much
it is possible with excellent, it should be noted, the result. google "industar 50-2 infinity on nikon"
Hello! please tell me which adapter is needed for Industar 50-2, I have a NOKKON 3100 &
Need an M42-Nikon.
I will sell industrial 50-2 I will give new for 1 tr post office boss.wret@mail.ru Voronezh write or call 9003023540
300-400 rubles industrial price at flea markets.
For 600 more, they will give Zenith as a gift)
Arkady, thank you very much for your reviews, so far this is my main educational resource in terms of photography. Such a question: does it make sense to take industrial 50 2 and helios 44, or is it enough one helios? A comparison with the eagle eye sounds very tempting, and of course, the industrial price is ridiculous, but still.
I would take industrial.
Moreover, 300-400 rubles for it, +100 rubles for an adapter, + half an hour of fiddling with re-sawing to infinity - and a tiny, very good portrait, even if it is dark.
Thank you, I think so too, especially since the M42-Nikon adapter is on its way ...)
Today bought at a flea market Industar for 100 rubles. Redid for infinity here according to this recipe http://www.fotuz.ru/77-industar-50-2-na-nikon-beskonechnost-pereyustirovka.html
100% infinity has appeared! Excellent lens, contrast, color reproduction
Bob, an interesting option, I'll try.
Thank you!
Hello everyone! There is a question. Today I rammed home 2 Industar 50 (56 and 67 Guards) and 4 Industar 50-2 (70, 71, 77 and 81 Guards) All specular and Kranogorsk. Question to experts: Which one should I keep?
By the way, 56 guards. 8 apertures, and the rest have 7!
Thank you.
I used Industrial 50-2 on CANON 7D. The lens is not sharp like Canon 50 1.4 or Samyang 85 1.4 but also not soapy like Jupiter 9. But the picture gives an interesting chip in highlights, for example, it does not have such strong contrast and that's it the shadows are soft and the glow also gives a soft light. In general, it’s a good glass with its small size. It would be better to cling to something like a Sony Nex and wear it in your pocket in general it would be super, on a big camera it looks kind of ridiculous compactness here I already think it doesn’t play a role. on tight ones where it will be hard to set the grease hard to set the diaphragm. In general I don’t know, it gives some kind of lomo picture with post-processing it will look better
Great lens, especially considering its price.
He even shot a video, Canon 600 + Industar 50-2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47i6xCKCX10
As an example, maybe someone will be interested :)
please tell me how and how to wipe the lens?
Hello. I have this particular lens - the Industrial 50-2. there is a camera nikon d3100. Do I need to buy an m42 adapter? , so that the lens works on this camera? Do I have to shoot in manual mode (M)? And how to achieve infinity if there are lens adapters on sale? Or is it connected with darkness? Thank you so much.
Lyudmila, everything is correct, you need to buy an adapter, there is a lens for infinity; in manual mode, there are still adapters with a chip that allow the camera to do metering (though I don’t know if this will work with the d3100).
Thank you very much for your answer. Could you advise me one more thing. My question in the Nikon d 3100 review is the last one (about which lens to buy), I don't write here anymore, because I don't want to clog up off-topic comments. Thanks.
for nikon I remake these industries - http://vk.com/m42digital?w=wall-55952988_124%2Fall