Zorki 1 Rangefinder Camera 1951 + Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 Lens – USSR Leica

Description:
The Zorki 1 is a Soviet 35mm rangefinder camera produced by KMZ between 1948 and 1956, based closely on the Leica II design. This example, serial number 194002, dates to 1951 and features the classic early body style with separate viewfinder and rangefinder windows. It is paired with the collapsible Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 lens in M39 screw mount, offering sharp rendering and vintage character. A fine example of Cold War-era Soviet engineering and a favourite among collectors of Leica-inspired designs.

Condition:
Overall Condition: Very Good
Camera body shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age. Shutter fires across all speeds. Rangefinder patch visible and aligned. Lens shows minor surface marks and internal haze consistent with age. Aperture blades clean and responsive. Collapsible mechanism smooth.

Included:

• Zorki 1 camera body
• Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 collapsible lens
  

Collectors Notes:
This Zorki 1 is an early post-war production model, manufactured in 1951 at the Krasnogorsk Mechanical Plant (KMZ). It retains the classic FED-Zorki design lineage, with a cloth focal plane shutter and M39 lens mount. The Industar-22 lens is a Tessar-type design, known for its compact form and crisp central sharpness. These early Zorkis are prized for their historical significance and mechanical simplicity, making them ideal for display, restoration, or use with vintage optics.

Key Features:

• 35mm rangefinder camera
• M39 screw mount
• Cloth focal plane shutter (1/20–1/500s + B)
• Separate viewfinder and rangefinder windows
• Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 collapsible lens
• Manual focus and exposure
• Made in USSR by KMZ (1951 production)

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