Vega-12 90 mm f/ 2.8 Lens

The Vega-12 90 mm f/ 2.8(Russian: "Вега") is a standard kit lens for the Kiev-6/6c/60 camera (bayonet mount B) and the Kiev-88, the Salyut (bayonet mount В).

It was produced at the Arsenal Factory. It was used as a kit lens for all the cameras produced by the works till 1980. Then it was replaced by the Volna-3 80 mm f/ 2.8

The Vega-12 90 mm f/ 2.8 forms rather sharp and contrast image from f/ 4 onwards. There is a slight soft effect at f/ 2.8.

It is equipped with  a 6-blade aperture without blackening.

The optical scheme is made of high-quality optic glass with single-layer coating.

Resolution (center/edge) - 48/24 lpmm (according to alternative sources - 40/16 lpmm)

Angle of  view - 47.

The lens is fit for producing a monocle.

• Review of the lens Vega-12 on the photohistory.ru (Russian)
• Repair of the lens Vega-12 (Russian)
• Detailed instructions for disassembly with pictures
• Repair of the lens (Russian)

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