Zenit/Zenit B (V) (with lens turret)
Zenit B (V) (with lens turret)

Zenit B (V) (with lens turret)

Zenit · Russia · 1968–1978 (10 years) · 135 film

The Zenit B (V) with lens turret was a 35mm camera produced by the Soviet Zenit company from 1968 to 1978. As part of Zenit's budget-oriented camera line, it featured a practical lens turret system that allowed photographers to quickly switch between different lenses without changing the entire mount. Constructed with functional Soviet engineering, the camera prioritized reliability and ease of use over advanced features or premium materials. The lens turret design was somewhat unusual for the late 1960s and 1970s, when most manufacturers had moved to interchangeable lens mounts without turrets, making this model somewhat distinctive among its contemporaries.

Specifications

Film Format135

Pricing

Market Value
~$109
Launch Price (1968)
$42

Editorial Ratings

Build Quality
2.5
Value
3.5
Collectibility
2.0
Historical Significance
2.0

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