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    Argus

    Argus was an American camera manufacturer active from the 1930s to the 1970s. While primarily known for their cameras, particularly the popular C3 model, Argus also produced lenses. These lenses were typically designed for use with their own cameras and were known for being affordable and reliable, if not exceptional in quality.
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    Argus Auto-Cintar 55mm f/1.7
    Argus Auto-Cintar 55mm f/1.7
    ~$33
    Argus Auto-Cintar 55mm f/1.7 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.