The Industar 61 L/D (Russian: Индустар-61 Л/Д ) is one of the finest pieces of glass of the Soviet era. The lens and its variations are a ...

Jupiter 8 (Russian: ЮПИТЕР-8) is a classic vintage Russian lens (rangefinder type) from the Soviet era but with German roots. It was produce...

May 1945. German forces surrender. The Russians, as part of war reparations get the Carl Zeiss factory in Jena. The designs and equipment of...