ZM-5A-MC 500mm reflex lens, applicable for PHOTOSNIPER-like CAMERA SET

PHOTOSNIPER is a famous complete set based at Soviet (and later on at Russian) ZENIT cameras. First PHOTOSNIPER's were introduced since 1965 at KMZ plant at Krasnogorsk town, it were based at Zenit-ES cameras (slightly changed Zenit-E camera). Later on PHOTOSNIPER's based at different cameras, but mostly at excellent 300mm Tair-3 lens, which received Gran Prix medal at Brussels in 1958. Sometimes You can need more long focus lenses, but it will looks so big and heavy! No problem! Reflex mirror scheme applied at MTO-500 and MTO-1000 lenses strongly reduced lens dimensions and weight MTO-500 lens also received Gran Prix medal at Brussels in 1958. MC ZM-5SA lens is based at previous MTO-500 lens and works fine, but presented lens became more light and received multi-coated (MC) optics. You'll can use presented lens for peaceful hunting. ITEM'S CONDITION: EXCELLENT+++ The glass is very clean, without scratches or fungus. Focusing barrel rotates smoothly. Cosmetically the lens looks like very accurately used before, just examine item's photos, please. All functions are available. NOTE: Soviet lens manufacturers wrote even about NEW lenses: "The components of modern high quality lenses are produced from special grades of glass. The smelting process involved causes inevitable formation of gasses which get trapped in the glass to form bubbles. They are always noticed with complex photographic lenses. The bubbles do not affect the lens performance or the quality of the image. Soviet state standards also allows the presence of next minor defects: scratches with the width less than 0.02mm at each surface of each optical element with total length no more than double element's diameter; dots with diameter less than 0.3mm no more than 5 dots; several minor pieces of dust and no more 2 napkin fibers with the length no more 3mm. Therefore, the factory does not accept claims about bubbles and minor defects of clearance found in lenses or exchange such lenses." TECHNICAL FEATURES * Focus 500 mm. * Angle of view 5 degrees. * Relative aperture 1:8... You can't adjust it at reflex mirror lenses, to use neutral filters only if You can't adjust more fast shutter speed. * Additional ring for fast closing aperture from full opened to preinstalled meaning. * Mounting M42 x 1mm groove, known as Pentax Thread Mount, same with a lot of old SLR cameras with optical registration 45.5mm (Practica, Chinon, Yashika, Bessaflex etc). Also You can look for adapters for M39x1mm groove for old Zenit & Kristall cameras, and for Nikon F bayonet for Nikon and Soviet SLR Kiev cameras. * Mounting for modern SLR & dSLR cameras will not bring any trouble with well-spread M42 adapters. * Focusing from 4m. * Filter mount M 77 x 0.75 mm. * Built-in collapsible lens-hood. * Pretty in using. * Made at Litkarino Optical Factory in 1985 year. * The special label of quality (Znak Kachestva SSSR) is placed at the lens. THE ITEM COMES WITH Lens Front lens cap Rear lens cap Filters SHIPPING TERMS We are more than happy to welcome any international bidders!!! We ship the item FREE WORLDWIDE! Item will be shipped via Russian Mail service immediately upon receipt of your payment. Shipping time is mostly about 2-5 weeks to receive the item as Registered Air Mail package (or by registered and insured Air Mail parcel for heavy items), but sometimes (but not very often) it can be up to two month. If you need really fast shipping, DHL and UPS are available here, but shipping a metal 35mm camera can cost over $100, thus this kind of shipping is rarely used. All items are packed in solid carton boxes with soft material inside to protect your item on its long way to your home. We mark all the packages and parcels as a "Gift", with low custom's value, thus You'll can avoid extra taxes at Your country. Tracking numbers are available now, but we can track our packages inside Russia only, then you can look for it at national postal service of your country... just ask me please if you need the tracking number. Sorry please, but this item is NOT eligible for combined shipping/handling cost.