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p.3 #1East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
sebboh wrote:
There is huge variation in quality with all the Jupiter lenses….a lot of the jupiter variation observed by westerners is due to mechanical differences between russian cameras/lenses and leica cameras rather than actual optical variation (most of the variation is in the coupling not the optics).
That may be the case for the M-mount versions, but the Jupiter-9 is available in M42 mount too and I recall reading quite a lot about sample variation of that lens too.
Gary Clennan wrote
carstenw wrote
I have no idea how much variation there is in the optics.That may be the case for the M-mount versions, but the Jupiter-9 is available in M42 mount too and I recall reading quite a lot about sample variation of that lens too.
Jan 13, 2014 at 09:19 AM
p.3 #2East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
Some from my Jupiter-3:
serpentine by alwang, on Flickr
patterned by alwang, on Flickr
fall in spring by alwang, on Flickr
ice cream smile by alwang, on Flickr
serpentine by alwang, on Flickr
patterned by alwang, on Flickr
fall in spring by alwang, on Flickr
ice cream smile by alwang, on Flickr
Jan 13, 2014 at 09:55 AM
p.3 #3East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
AhamB wrote:
There is huge variation in quality with all the Jupiter lenses….a lot of the jupiter variation observed by westerners is due to mechanical differences between russian cameras/lenses and leica cameras rather than actual optical variation (most of the variation is in the coupling not the optics).That may be the case for the M-mount versions, but the Jupiter-9 is available in M42 mount too and I recall reading quite a lot about sample variation of that lens too.
i hadn't heard that, i've just heard the usual complaints that it is soft at large aperture and has really poor build for a lens it's weight. i've been meaning to pick up an ltm version and the nikkor interpretation to compare.
sebboh wrote
Gary Clennan wrote
carstenw wrote
I have no idea how much variation there is in the optics.i hadn't heard that, i've just heard the usual complaints that it is soft at large aperture and has really poor build for a lens it's weight. i've been meaning to pick up an ltm version and the nikkor interpretation to compare.
Jan 13, 2014 at 11:05 AM
p.3 #4East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
I was going to get the Jupiter 9, didn't want to have to deal with sample variation in the end and got a Pentax M/85 f2 instead.
Jan 13, 2014 at 01:13 PM
p.3 #5East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
KMZ Jupiter-9, Focal length modified, shimmed and adjusted for the Leica M.
Wide-Open on the M8. This was hard. Moved the rear triplet in as far as possible, reduced the main shim to compensate, and filed down metal to get it there.
Jupiter-9, wide-open
Wide-Open on the M8. This was hard. Moved the rear triplet in as far as possible, reduced the main shim to compensate, and filed down metal to get it there.
Jupiter-9, wide-open
Jan 13, 2014 at 01:49 PM
p.3 #6East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
Why Bother? The J-9 is a copy of the pre-war 8.5cm F2 Sonnar, 7 elements in 3 groups. The Post-War German and Japanese 85/2's went to a simplified 5 element in 3 group formula. Out of focus highlights were not as smooth.
Look for a KMZ J-9, preferably for use on a mirrorless camera.
Jupiter-9, wide-open
Look for a KMZ J-9, preferably for use on a mirrorless camera.
Jupiter-9, wide-open
Jan 13, 2014 at 01:52 PM
p.3 #7East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
I'd gotten a broken Zorki (I think) years ago off ebay for almost nothing. The lens from that camera had been sitting on my desk at work as a paperweight. On a whim I decided to bring it home and try it on the A7r.
Wow.
Jupiter 8 (50/2)
Wow.
Jupiter 8 (50/2)
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Apr 08, 2014 at 07:35 PM
p.3 #8East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
This link/website may be useful. http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?-1123596578
Logo's http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/logos/ http://www.zenitcamera.com/qa/qa-logos.html
ken.vs.ryu wrote:
Is eBay my only source for a Jupiter 3?To add another source.
http://www.igorcamera.com/leica_copies.htm
http://top35mm.com/
http://fedka.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24
BTW, if anyone has a Contax/Kiev mount(adapter or camera) try the Helios 103(53/1.8)
Its a nice sharp Sonnar design.
The old threads:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/950762
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1080301
Logo's http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/logos/ http://www.zenitcamera.com/qa/qa-logos.html
ken.vs.ryu wrote:
Is eBay my only source for a Jupiter 3?To add another source.
http://www.igorcamera.com/leica_copies.htm
http://top35mm.com/
http://fedka.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24
BTW, if anyone has a Contax/Kiev mount(adapter or camera) try the Helios 103(53/1.8)
Its a nice sharp Sonnar design.
The old threads:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/950762
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1080301
Apr 08, 2014 at 10:02 PM
p.3 #9East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
Finally found a thread to fit in this 6 image stich photograph from today.
Two power plants
Two power plants
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Aug 24, 2014 at 10:51 AM
p.3 #10East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
Jupiter 8 on an Olympus EM10 - 100 mm equivalent. Shot at around 2.8 as far as I remember.
http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16129394/P6080270.jpg
http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16129394/P6080270.jpg
Aug 24, 2014 at 12:19 PM
p.3 #11East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
forgot about this thread some j-3 shots on the a7:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/13366930474_43294b3f00_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7317/14131684583_25b4db5962_o.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3900/14155262240_181e5c8728_o.jpg
and j-9:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3906/14341604455_bdb38146f2_o.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/14704624995_51d63244bb_o.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5595/14753714340_e52514ed65_o.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/13366930474_43294b3f00_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7317/14131684583_25b4db5962_o.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3900/14155262240_181e5c8728_o.jpg
and j-9:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3906/14341604455_bdb38146f2_o.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/14704624995_51d63244bb_o.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5595/14753714340_e52514ed65_o.jpg
Aug 24, 2014 at 01:00 PM
p.3 #12East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
Sebboh, love the Ford shot, followed by the crows. Everything cool in your neck of San Francisco?
Aug 24, 2014 at 01:08 PM
p.3 #13East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
kwoodard wrote:
Sebboh, love the Ford shot, followed by the crows. Everything cool in your neck of San Francisco?
thanks, sounds like it was a pretty weak quake in the city (smaller than some of the others we've gotten in the last couple years). pretty bad up north in napa though.
we're actually in iowa visiting family, so no first hand knowledge.
Sebboh, love the Ford shot, followed by the crows. Everything cool in your neck of San Francisco?
thanks, sounds like it was a pretty weak quake in the city (smaller than some of the others we've gotten in the last couple years). pretty bad up north in napa though.
we're actually in iowa visiting family, so no first hand knowledge.
Aug 24, 2014 at 01:18 PM
p.3 #16East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
Peleng 8/3.5 MF circular fisheye lens (made in the Ukraine) on Canon 5D MkII
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Sep 11, 2014 at 01:09 PM
p.3 #17East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
Helios 40-1 85mm @ f/1.5 on Canon 50D:
Night shot by Arutemu, on Flickr
Missing the summer by Arutemu, on Flickr
Helios 40-2 85mm @ f/1.5 on Canon 5Dc
Night portrait by Arutemu, on Flickr
Helios 40-2 85mm @ f/1.5 on Canon 6D
Trying hard not to chuckle by Arutemu, on Flickr
Helios light by Arutemu, on Flickr
The last light of the day by Arutemu, on Flickr
Night shot by Arutemu, on FlickrMissing the summer by Arutemu, on FlickrHelios 40-2 85mm @ f/1.5 on Canon 5Dc
Night portrait by Arutemu, on FlickrHelios 40-2 85mm @ f/1.5 on Canon 6D
Trying hard not to chuckle by Arutemu, on FlickrHelios light by Arutemu, on FlickrThe last light of the day by Arutemu, on FlickrSep 11, 2014 at 10:09 PM
p.3 #18East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
Arutenmu wrote:
Helios 40-1 85mm @ f/1.5 on Canon 50D:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7285/8738944085_20a227db57_b.jpgNight shot by Arutemu, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7394/12660914565_6075394d92_b.jpgMissing the summer by Arutemu, on Flickr
Helios 40-2 85mm @ f/1.5 on Canon 5Dc
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/12694073083_b265689939_b.jpgNight portrait by Arutemu, on Flickr
Helios 40-2 85mm @ f/1.5 on Canon 6D
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/14854295747_1d9b2224ab_b.jpgTrying hard not to chuckle by Arutemu, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14783417036_1260973f91_b.jpgHelios light by Arutemu, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/14637894260_8667045eeb_b.jpgThe last light of the day by Arutemu, on Flickr
All quite lovely. Well seen.
Sep 11, 2014 at 10:28 PM
p.3 #20East-bloc Lenses (Russian, Ukranian, ...)
My very first Eastern bloc lens was a J9 in M42 mount (black, 80's lens).
So fairy tale soft from f2 till f4 that it scared me off Russian lenses.
But I picked up my courage again and tried another J9 which was wonderful though very beaten up.
Then the itch set in and I found myself with quite a few eastern bloc lenses.
J9
DSC0426220140215ILCE-7-1 by jenkwang, on Flickr
CZJ Biotar 75/1.5
DSC0156820140720ILCE-7-1 by jenkwang, on Flickr
J8m
DSC0801220140509ILCE-7 by jenkwang, on Flickr
A weird one as its in ltm mount but most sources indicate that the J8m is a Contax mount lens.
So fairy tale soft from f2 till f4 that it scared me off Russian lenses.
But I picked up my courage again and tried another J9 which was wonderful though very beaten up.
Then the itch set in and I found myself with quite a few eastern bloc lenses.
J9
DSC0426220140215ILCE-7-1 by jenkwang, on Flickr
CZJ Biotar 75/1.5
DSC0156820140720ILCE-7-1 by jenkwang, on Flickr
J8m
DSC0801220140509ILCE-7 by jenkwang, on Flickr
A weird one as its in ltm mount but most sources indicate that the J8m is a Contax mount lens.
Sep 12, 2014 at 06:40 AM