I have noticed that the Phenix 205 is unusually affordable, priced at just the cost of a Leica UV filter. However, one should not underestimate the Phenix 205 based on its price alone. The camera body comes with a 50mm lens that delivers satisfactory performance when fully open. Its center sharpness is also impressive when shooting indoors within a range of 2 meters. The sharpness is further enhanced when the aperture is stopped down to f/4 or f/8. Although it falls short in terms of detail in darker areas when compared to Leica lenses, it remains a great value option.
The Phenix 205 is a Chinese-made camera with a low price. This machine has been produced for more than 40 years.
lens: Phenix
focal length: 50 mm
apertures: f/2.8 to f/22
focus range: 0.8 m to infinity
lens fitting: fixed
shutter: Phenix
speeds: 1 second to 1/300 + B
flash: Hot shoe only
film size: 35 mm
