Description:
The Kiev 88 is a classic medium format SLR camera inspired by the Hasselblad 1600F, offering 6×6cm square format photography on 120 roll film. This complete kit includes the standard 80mm lens, teleconverter, multiple filters, and both roll film and Polaroid backs, making it ideal for studio, portrait, and experimental photography. With its modular design and robust build, the Kiev 88 remains a favourite among analogue enthusiasts and collectors seeking Soviet-era craftsmanship.
Condition:
Overall Condition: Very Good
Camera body shows light signs of use. Shutter fires but is sticking at slow speeds. Lens optics clean. Accessories in good working order. Polaroid back untested due to film availability.
Included:
- Kiev 88 camera body
- Vega-12B 80mm f/2.8 lens
- Teleconverter
- Assorted filters
- Polaroid back
- Standard 120 roll film back
- fitted case
- Original box
Collectors Notes:
Produced in the Arsenal factory in Kyiv, the Kiev 88 is a cult classic among medium format shooters. Its modular system allows for interchangeable backs, finders, and lenses, echoing the design of Western professional systems. The Vega-12B lens offers sharp rendering and smooth bokeh, while the inclusion of a Polaroid back adds creative versatility. This kit is especially appealing to collectors due to its completeness and original packaging.
Key Features:
- 6×6cm medium format SLR
- Modular system with interchangeable backs and lenses
- Vega-12B 80mm f/2.8 standard lens
- 2x teleconverter for extended reach
- Compatible with 120 roll film
- Polaroid back for instant film (Type 100)
- Mechanical shutter with speeds from 1/2 to 1/1000 sec
- Waist-level finder with magnifier
- Soviet-era build quality and design
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