FED-4 35mm Rangefinder Kit with Industar-61 52mm f/2.8

FED-4 35mm Rangefinder Kit with Industar-61 52mm f/2.8 - Good Condition | Classic Soviet Rangefinder with Sharp Standard Prime

The FED-4 is a well-built and capable Soviet 35mm rangefinder camera from the respected FED factory in Kharkiv — a practical and enjoyable rangefinder that delivers reliable everyday film photography in an elegant and pocketable package. The FED-4 features a built-in selenium light meter for automatic exposure guidance — a genuinely practical feature for everyday shooting. The Industar-61 52mm f/2.8 is a highly regarded Soviet standard prime — a sharp and characterful lens based on the Tessar optical formula that delivers natural and pleasing rendering quality with excellent contrast and colour accuracy. Together they form a complete and capable Soviet rangefinder kit. Serial numbers: Body SR 8605815 / Lens SR 8624403.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm rangefinder kit — body and lens included
• Leica-compatible M39 screw mount — compatible with a wide range of M39 lenses
• Industar-61 52mm f/2.8 — sharp and characterful Soviet standard prime
• Coupled rangefinder for precise and accurate focusing
• Built-in selenium light meter for automatic exposure guidance
• Manual exposure control for full creative freedom
• Solid Soviet construction built to last
• Self-timer function

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing
• Optics: Lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact; rangefinder patch clear and accurate
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; selenium meter responding; M39 mount connection clean and secure

"The FED-4 with an Industar-61 is a genuinely capable Soviet rangefinder kit that delivers more than its modest reputation suggests. The built-in selenium meter makes exposure straightforward, the coupled rangefinder is precise and satisfying to use, and the Industar-61 renders with a natural sharpness and contrast that suits street and travel photography perfectly. A practical and characterful piece of Soviet photographic history."

What's Included

• FED-4 camera body
• Industar-61 52mm f/2.8 lens
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: FED
• Model: FED-4 with Industar-61 52mm f/2.8
• Serial Number (Body): SR 8605815
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 8624403
• Mount: M39 (Leica-compatible screw mount)
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual with selenium meter guidance
• Metering: Selenium-powered — no battery required
• Shutter Speed: 1/25s – 1/500s + Bulb
• Viewfinder: Coupled rangefinder
• Built-in Flash: No — PC sync socket
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 52mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 4 elements in 3 groups (Tessar formula)
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.0m
• Filter Thread: 40.5mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 135 x 82 x 35mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 550g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm Rangefinder Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition