Soviet FED‑4 35mm Rangefinder – 53mm f/2.8 Lens – VGC

OVERVIEW

A Soviet FED‑4 35mm rangefinder camera in Very Good Used Condition, supplied with a 53mm f/2.8 lens and original case. A classic late‑Soviet Leica‑style rangefinder with built‑in selenium meter, M39 lens mount, and solid metal construction.

CONDITION

Camera – Very Good Used Condition

• Shutter fires correctly across marked speeds
• 53mm f/2.8 lens clean with no haze or fungus observed
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Focus smooth with correct resistance
• Rangefinder patch visible and aligns correctly 
• Light meter responds to light (accuracy not guaranteed)
• Viewfinder clear with light age‑related dust
• Body shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age
• No dents, cracks, or structural issues

INCLUDED

• FED‑4 35mm rangefinder camera
• 53mm f/2.8 lens
  

KEY FEATURES

• FED‑4 35mm Soviet rangefinder
• 53mm f/2.8 lens
• Built‑in selenium light meter
• Leica Thread Mount (M39) compatibility
• Mechanical shutter
• Manual focus and aperture control
• Bright, simple viewfinder
• Durable metal construction
• Ideal for collectors or vintage 35mm shooters

COLLECTOR NOTES

The FED‑4 is one of the most recognisable Soviet rangefinders of the 1960s–70s, offering a dependable mechanical design and compatibility with a wide range of M39 lenses. Clean examples with their original case remain popular among collectors and film enthusiasts seeking an affordable entry into Leica‑style rangefinders.

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