Uncommon Japanese wide-angle macro prime from Miranda, compact 24mm with close-focus capability for vintage lens enthusiasts.
The Miranda Macro 24mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens produced by Miranda, a Japanese camera and lens manufacturer that operated from the 1950s through the 1970s before being acquired. This lens combines a useful wide-angle perspective with macro focusing capability, allowing close-up work without additional accessories.
Optically, the 24mm focal length provides a dramatic wide-angle perspective that works well for landscapes, interiors, and environmental portraits. The macro designation indicates extended close-focusing ability beyond what standard wide-angle lenses offer, making it versatile for a range of subjects from sweeping vistas to small details.
Build quality follows the standards of the era with an all-metal barrel, smooth focusing helicoid, and firm aperture click stops. The lens is compact and lightweight, balancing well on Miranda camera bodies and other compatible SLRs of the period. The f/2.8 maximum aperture provides a reasonably bright viewfinder image for focusing.
Miranda lenses are relatively uncommon on the used market compared to mainstream brands, giving them niche appeal among collectors of vintage Japanese optics. The combination of wide-angle perspective and macro capability in a single compact lens makes this an interesting find for vintage lens enthusiasts.