Zenit-EHelios-44 58mm f/2, Soviet SLR

Produced from 1965 to 1982 at the KMZ plant near Moscow, the Zenit-E was the most mass-produced SLR in history, with over 8 million units manufactured. Its simple design, paired with the characterful Helios-44 58mm f/2 lens, taught photography to millions of students worldwide. Despite its basic specifications, the Zenit-E's rugged construction could withstand conditions that would destroy more sophisticated cameras.

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