LOMO LC-A MINITAR-1 Art Lens 32mm

Review and photo example of the Lomo LC-A Minitar 1 Art Lens 32mm.

Gallery

The examples were taken with a LEICA M10.

Review

The LOMO LC-A MINITAR-1 Art Lens is a 32mm focal length lens from the LOMO LC-A, ported to the Leica M mount, and sold by Lomography itself.

The focal length is a delicate 32mm, and the M-type viewfinder frame displays 35mm.
When I used it with the Leica M typ242, I remember being disappointed by the cyan discoloration that occurred around the edges. When I used it with my Leica M10, I didn’t notice much cyan discoloration, and I almost didn’t feel any discomfort when using it.

When the aperture is wide open, you can see the typical Lomo image with a sharp center and blurred edges. When stopped down, the overall image is crisp and modern.
The LOMO MINITAR-1, which I will introduce separately and whose origin is unknown, seems to have been transplanted with a lens taken from the LC-A, has a more quirky feel. I feel that the LOMO MINITAR-1 of unknown origin is suitable for those looking for quirk balls.

At 32mm, it’s an intermediate focal length without the typical LEICA viewfinder frame, so I feel it’s better to attach it to a mirrorless camera than to use it with a Digital M. For a lens that costs around 30,000 yen, I think it’s a good value if you’re satisfied with the quality and depiction.

It comes in a stylish box typical of Lomo, and comes with a fairly thick booklet. The aperture is continuously variable without a click, and the aperture lever has a plastic cover. The aperture lever is a bit cheaply made, but since the price is cheap, I can’t complain. It is linked to the M-type Leica rangefinder, but it has a 4-stage distance marker, and it is also intended to be used fixed there.
LOMO LC-A+ is now manufactured in China, but is this lens manufactured in China or Russia? I tried searching but couldn’t find any information.

Specification

Items	MINITAR 1 Art Lens	MINITAR 1	PERAR 35
Focal length(mm)	32	32	35
Max aperture	2.8	←	3.5
Min aperture	22	←	←
Lens Construction	4群5枚	←	3群3枚
Leaf blade	8	10	←
Min distance(m)	0.8	←	0.7
Lens length(mm)	18	22	17.5
Max diameter(mm)	51	60	48.6
Filter Size(mm)	22.5	←	←
Hood	–	–	円筒型ねじ込みフード
Release date	2015	–	2010
Production number	–	–	–
Weight(g)	55	189	70
Price(Yen/No-tax)	28,900	25,000(Used actual price)	44,000