When I first disassembled and reassembled the Soviet 7275 movement, I thought it would be a one-time thing. Or at most, I might repeat the process without documenting it. But with this new hobby of mine—and the addition of the XF 80mm macro lens—those assumptions have completely gone out the window.
Now, I’m even tempted to take apart and reassemble not just watches but also old iPhones. Would you be interested in seeing macro shots of the inner workings of vintage iPhones? I hope so.
Doing It All Over Again
Why do it again? The answer is simple. There are two reasons.
First, I genuinely love the process of disassembling and reassembling a timepiece’s movement. Maybe in the future, I’ll develop the same passion for taking apart old electronics—perhaps even vintage cameras.
Second, I just had to see how this movement looks through the spectacular Fujinon XF 80mm macro lens. Some reviewers even call it the best macro lens on the market. While most of these reviews are a few years old, I haven’t seen anyone claim otherwise since—so I’d say it still holds up.
Fujifilm’s XF 80mm Macro Lens: A Closer Look
| Type | FUJINON XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro | ||
| Lens configuration | 16 elements 12 groups (includes 1 aspherical, 3 ED elements, 1 Super ED element） | ||
| Focal length | f=80mm (122mm in 35mm format equivalent) | ||
| Angle of view | 20.1° | ||
| Max. aperture | F2.8 | ||
| Min. aperture | F22 | ||
| Aperture control | Number of blades | 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) | |
| Step size | 1/3EV (19 steps) | ||
| Focus range | 25cm – ∞ | ||
| Max. magnification | 1x | ||
| External dimensions : Diameter x Length*1 (approx.) | ø80mm x 130mm | ||
| Weight*2 (approx.) | 750g | ||
| Filter size | ø62mm | ||
I’ll probably write a more in-depth review of this lens and my new gear later, but for now, I’ll let the results speak for themselves. This lens is truly impressive. I’m starting to understand why some people are so passionate about photography, collecting lenses and camera bodies like precious artifacts.
Below, you’ll find macro shots of the Soviet 7275 movement and its components—captured through this stunning Fujinon lens.
Enjoy.
Kindly,
Olaaf
