IronGlass Soviet MKII Rehoused Lenses – Full Test Breakdown

Описание: This test covers the full lineup of IronGlass Soviet MKII rehoused lenses, giving a detailed look at their performance in a real-world cinematography setup. Each lens in this set retains its vintage optical character while being fully modified for modern production use, featuring PL mounts, 95mm fronts, cine gears, and de-clicked apertures.

The focus of this test is to see how these lenses behave in controlled conditions. The key aspects we’re looking at:
Bokeh & Depth – How each lens separates the subject from the background
Vignetting – Checking coverage and light fall-off across formats
Flare & Backlight Performance – How they handle direct light sources and contrast retention
Close Focus – Minimum focusing distance and subject isolation
Distortion – How perspective and straight lines hold up at different focal lengths

Each lens is tested in a portrait shot, a portrait at a fixed distance, and a close focus setup, giving a clear idea of how they perform in common cinematography scenarios.

Lenses in the Test and Timeline
00:00 – Intro
00:05 – Zenitar 16mm T2.9
01:42 – Mir-20M 20mm T3.6
03:24 – Mir-10A 28mm T3.6
05:28 – Mir-24M 35mm T2.2
07:11 – Mir-1V 37mm T2.9
09:12 – Helios-77M-4 50mm T2.1
11:00 – Helios 44-2 58mm T2.1
12:27 – Jupiter-9 85mm T2.1
14:26 – Helios 40-2 85mm T1.6
16:00 – Tair-11A 135mm T2.9

If you’re considering adding vintage rehoused glass to your kit, this test should help narrow down which one fits your shooting style. Full write-up available on the site: https://ironglassadapters.com/irongla...

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