This review shows the I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50 lens with the serial number N8105 and the logo of the Feodosia Optical Plant.
I did not find any significant differences between I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50 (from this review) and I96U-3.5 / 50 with the logo of the Feodosia Optical Plant. Lenses differ only in trifles:
- slightly different frame
- enlightenment is a little different
Most likely the prefix 'H-22'means a new method of applying enlightenment to the objective lenses, i.e. it's simple Нova enlightenment. Who has other data or opinions on this issue, please leave them in the comments to this review. There is still a similar lens'I96U 3,5 / 50 H-22', produced by NPO Optika, Moscow.
Sample Photos
On camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi (aka Canon EOS DIGITAL 450D, aka Canon EOS Kiss) I used a lens with two adapters: M42-Canon EOS + M39-M42. Some photos were taken using macro ring M42 different thickness.
I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50 does not have a focusing ring. It is impossible to focus using this lens in the usual sense of the word. The lens is always focused on a certain distance. Focusing is very convenient when moving the camera to or from the subject. It is very convenient to use I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50 s macro rings different thicknesses, which allows you to change the focusing distance and magnification.

An example of a photograph on a lens from an I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50 enlarger. The hardest thing to find is a solid color background. In the background are cones and red petals of the same plant. The rest is behind the white balance (originally BB was set to 'Shadow' mode).

An example of a photograph on a lens from an I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50 photographic enlarger. The main thing is to isolate from the garbage the part that you are trying to photograph.

An example of a photograph on a lens from an I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50 enlarger. It is not difficult to photograph a spider. It is difficult to convey the intricacy of the web. In this case, part of the web is the glare and flare, finished in Photoshop.

An example of a photograph on a lens from an I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50 photographic enlarger. Taking a regular bump is boring. Here she was photographed against a background of a tree without bark; most of the time was spent searching for the background.

An example of a photograph on a lens from an I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50 photographic enlarger. Carl, this shot of a living lizard taken on a lens from a magnifier, shot almost right next to the lizard itself. And you complain about the poor focus of your super-eLka. Although, I also complain about the loud noises of the ancient Canon 450D.

An example of a photograph on a lens from an I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50 enlarger. Something like a thematic photo, how letters and thoughts burn on fire. In fact, the consequences of this photo are burned hands. And then a gallery of less successful photos, just to be.
You can download RAW source files at this link.
Use with modern cameras
Lenses with an M39 mounting thread (for enlargers, M39 X 1 / 28.8), such as the lens from this review, are very easy to use on modern cameras, just select correct adapter. On lens reflex cameras can only work in macro mode (shoot small objects with a short focusing distance). On mirrorless cameras, it will be possible to achieve focus on infinity. The cheapest adapters can be found aliexpress.com.
For use on modern digital SLR cameras Canon EOS need M39-Canon EOS adapter, you can buy such an adapter (adapter) here. Also, an adapter M39-Canon EOS can be easily replaced with two adapters: M42-Canon EOS + M39-M42. In any case, the lens will always be focused at close distances.
An adapter is required for use on Nikon SLR cameras M39-Nikon F, you can buy such an adapter (adapter) without a lens and a chip here. Also, one adapter M39-Nikon F can be easily replaced with two adapters: M42-Nikon F + M39-M42. In any case, the lens will always be focused at close range.
For such a lens, I advise you to additionally buy macro rings with M42 thread, for example here.
How to use this lens with cameras of other systems (Pentax, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Samsung, Sigma etc.) - ask in the comments and you will be prompted. If you have any questions on compatibility and adapters, ask in the comments (comments do not require any registration at all, any user can add a comment).
Other lenses from photo enlargers (U)
INUDSTAR (I):
- INDUSTRAR 22U-1 1: 3,5 F = 50mm П | LZOS | 8 petals
- I-22U 1: 3,5 F = 50mm П | KOMZ | 10 petals
- I23U 4,5 / 110 | LZOS | medium format | 6 petals
- I-26m-U 2,8 / 52 | FED | 10 petals
- I50U-3,5 / 50 | FOZ | 6 petals
- I50U 3,5 / 50 | LZOS | 6 petals
- I50U 3,5 / 50 | NGO 'Optics' | 6 petals
- I50U-1 3,5 / 50 | LZOS | 6 petals
- И50У-1 1:3,5 F=50мм П | LZOS | 8 petals
- INDUSTRAR-55U 140 / 4.5 | MMZ | medium format | 9 petals | reader review
- INDUSTRAR-58 3,5 / 75 | MMZ | medium format | 9 petals | reader review
- I-90U 4/75 | LZOS | medium format | 10 petals
- I96U-3.5 / 50 | FOZ | 6 petals
- I96U 3,5 / 50 H-22 | NGO 'Optics' | 6 petals
- I96U-H-22-3,5/50 | FOZ | 6 petals
- I96U-1 3,5 / 50 | FOZ | 6 petals
- I-100U 4/110 | LZOS | medium format | 10 petals | reader note
VEGA:
- VEGA-11U 2.8/50 | AOMZ | zebra | 12 petals
- VEGA-11U 2,8/50 | LZOS | black | 12 petals
- VEGA-11U 3/54 | MMZ | black | 12 petals
- VEGA-5U 4/105 | AOMZ | medium format | 6 petals
- VEGA-5U 4/105 | MMZ | medium format | 6 petals
- VEGA-22CA 5,6/103 | MMZ | medium format | 6 petals | reader's review
PZO WARSZAWA:
- Mikar / s 4,5 / 55 | PZO WARSZAWA | Made in Poland | 5 petals
- Emitar / s 4,5 / 80 | PZO WARSZAWA | Made in Poland | 5 petals
- Amar 4,5 / 105 | PZO WARSZAWA | Made in Poland | 6 petals
Plants:
- LZOS - Lytkarino Optical Glass Plant, Lytkarino
- KOMZ - Kazan Optical and Mechanical Plant, Kazan
- MMZ - Minsk Mechanical Plant named after S.I. Vavilova
- FOZ - Theodosia Optical Plant
- AOMZ - Azov Optical and Mechanical Plant, Azov
- NPO Optika - Optics Research and Production Association, Moscow
- FED - Kharkov Engineering Plant 'FED' (F. E. Dzerzhinsky)
The names of the lenses are clearly indicated according to the marks on the case.

I96U-N-22-3,5 / 50. On camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi (aka Canon EOS DIGITAL 450D, aka Canon EOS Kiss) I used a lens with two adapters: M42-Canon EOS + M39-M42.
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And 50 more interesting, thanks for the dinosaur, at first I thought that she was not alive. Such a lens needs to be issued in photo schools and asked to take something off and show!
ABOUT! Another "proboscis"!))
Photo captions pleased)
Just think - this photo is on I-96, Karl!
No Charles need to be dragged here. Arkady, we got great pictures.
Yes, this is a joke about Karl :)
Great review and photo! Thank you Arkady! Something tells me that you can take good pictures even on a bottle of beer))
Thank you, comments on the photos enlivened the article :)
His bokeh is not very good. And chromatite on an open diaphragm. Again, soap. Perhaps the Lytkarinsky plant will be better.
I found the same at home. Serial number 8107. And you have 8105, you have to!
I put one on the canon550D (I assembled it from improvised means - a socket for it from a photographic enlarger and a standard bayonet plug, an adapter for it - it also turned out to be a macro ring to the heap)
and ofigel
Here is an example
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