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kyrcy
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 Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:00 am Post subject: Jupiter 37A 135mm f/3.5 |
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kyrcy wrote:
What level of performance should I expect from a Jupiter 37A 135mm f/3.5 (non-MC) lens with serial number 9xxxxx? Is it comparable for example to a Helios 44-M 58mm f/2? |
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valjo
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:12 am Post subject: |
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valjo wrote:
Helios 44-M 58mm f/2 are great Lenses, but you should expect a bit more then how Helios 44-M 58mm f/2 performs.
In my Ranking for 133-135mm M39-M42-Lenses ever made, Jupiter 37A 135mm f/3.5 (non-MC) takes the 7-th Place.
(The MC-Version takes the 4-th Place).
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kyrcy
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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kyrcy wrote:
| valjo wrote: |
Helios 44-M 58mm f/2 are great Lenses, but you should expect a bit more then how Helios 44-M 58mm f/2 performs.
In my Ranking for 133-135mm M39-M42-Lenses ever made, Jupiter 37A 135mm f/3.5 (non-MC) takes the 7-th Place.
(The MC-Version takes the 4-th Place). |
I would expect a better position for this lens from the information I was able to find, but anyway what was your complete ranking? |
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BurstMox
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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BurstMox wrote:
Sharp with smooth bokeh like most of Sonnar type 135mm.
I don't know what can be said more.
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memetph
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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memetph wrote:
I have the MC version.
This lens is sharp enough. The bokeh is special : creamy or foggy but not lacking of contrast. I will never sell this lens.
it is prone to flare and thus can loose contrast . |
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Humulus
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Humulus wrote:
I also have the MC version. Probably the best 135mm lens that I own. |
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kyrcy
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kyrcy wrote:
What would be a fair price for a lens in good condition? |
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BurstMox
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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BurstMox wrote:
50-60 eur
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glaebhoerl
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glaebhoerl wrote:
Wonder how this compares to the CJZ 135/3.5. Guess I should find out some day.
Also, is it true what they say that the Jupiter 37AM is preferable to the 37A? Does the M stand for multicoated here, or something different?
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want: 12/2 Samyang; 20/4 Pentax-M; 24/2.8 Zuiko; 28/3.5 Pentax; 35/2.4 Prakticar; 35/3.5 Takumar; 50/1.5 Sonnar; 58/2 Small Biotar; 75/1.8 Fujinon-TV; 100/3.5 Canon (LTM); 135/2.5 Takumar; 135/3.5 Prakticar.
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newst
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newst wrote:
| glaebhoerl wrote: |
Wonder how this compares to the CJZ 135/3.5. Guess I should find out some day.
Also, is it true what they say that the Jupiter 37AM is preferable to the 37A? Does the M stand for multicoated here, or something different? |
Two paragraphs from the AllPhotoLenses website:
There is also a version of this lens named "MC Jupiter-37AM 3.5/135". It is an upgraded version of the older lens "MC Jupiter-37A" which was being produced earlier. "MC Jupiter-37AM 3.5/135" differs from older version with higher reliability and lower weight because of it's design improvements.
Jupiter-37 135 / 3.5 lens was recalculated from Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/3.5 according mostly to the new types of glass used. In this case, the lens reconstruction was successful.
I hope this is correct as I have a J-37A MC on order from Russia, $57 US with free shipping.
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kyrcy
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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kyrcy wrote:
I was originally looking for a Jupiter-11 135mm f/4, but I read that the Jupiter-37A 135mm f/3.5 is actually a better (improved?) lens. How accurate is this information? |
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20Bbl
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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20Bbl wrote:
| Humulus wrote: |
| I also have the MC version. Probably the best 135mm lens that I own. |
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valjo
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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valjo wrote:
Jupiter-37A 135mm f/3.5
f = 3.5
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kyrcy
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| Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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kyrcy wrote:
A first "test" with the Jupiter-37A 135mm at f/3.5:
The lens is not a macro, but nevertheless results seem good. What do you think? |
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MaXXXic
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MaXXXic wrote:
You'll love it!
You will also like this lens for portraits too:
D200, Jupiter-37A
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TAo2
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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TAo2 wrote:
It's a very good lens, ye can't really compare it to a 58mm lens. Thing is, there are probably 100+ 135mm. lenses which are as good (or better). Serial nos. don't matter; unless ye have a roomful of technical equipment ye can't really "rank" a lens and that's not why ye bought it...is it? Stick it on a camera body and just enjoy using it.  |
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