On Thu, 24 May 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Does any list member know the quality of the following lens?
>
> Russian MC JUPITER 9 - 2/85mm ZENIT LENS (M42 mount)
>
> I saw it in a local Russian shop. Please advise.
This is a copy of a Zeiss design, originally made on 39mm
(Leica) mount. I have the Leica mount version. It is not too bad, it
has nice bokeh (has I think 12 diaphragm blades, which helps), and it
is cheap (at least one guy regularly sells the M42 version on ebay
for $50)
As with all Russian lenses, build quality can be an issue. If you can,
try it before you buy it, and don't pay more than $50 for it.
I've been thinking about getting one to use with my MX, at leat until
I can find an M85...
j
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