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Jupiter-9 85mm f/2
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Black Jupiter-9 85mm f/2 (SOLD to arhi_tectu1)
    M39 SLR mount version made in 1969
    A good copy in excellent condition
    Comes with the original caps and case and with M39-M42-ring


Price 100€ + shipping

I will post pictures if anyone is interested...

Shipping prices:
Finland 7.20€
Europe 15€
World 25€






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Best portrait lens deal what is available today ! I have several copies hard to let any of them to go.


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Thanks, Attila! I hate to sell it but I'm raising money for another lens...

It needs to be said that later versions of Jupiter-9 are not as good as this one. Anyone can google for it. I found this http://forum.mflenses.com/which-version-of-jupiter-9-is-the-sharpest-read-on-t33858.html


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Riku wrote:
Thanks, Attila! I hate to sell it but I'm raising money for another lens...

It needs to be said that later versions of Jupiter-9 are not as good as this one. Anyone can google for it. I found this http://forum.mflenses.com/which-version-of-jupiter-9-is-the-sharpest-read-on-t33858.html


General rule about Russian lenses , buy earliest much as you can! This is my practical experience.


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My problem with this lens is that it doesn't quite focus infinity on my Pentax K-x. This was taken with K100D, f/2 and focus set infinity: http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1018/imgp3954a.jpg


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Riku wrote:
My problem with this lens is that it doesn't quite focus infinity on my Pentax K-x. This was taken with K100D, f/2 and focus set infinity: http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1018/imgp3954a.jpg


Jupiter-9 is adjustable very well, adjustable to reach infinity well even for Nikon.


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Attila wrote:
Riku wrote:
My problem with this lens is that it doesn't quite focus infinity on my Pentax K-x. This was taken with K100D, f/2 and focus set infinity: http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1018/imgp3954a.jpg


Jupiter-9 is adjustable very well, adjustable to reach infinity well even for Nikon.


I will look into it if it doesn't sell... I have Zuiko 85/2 and Helios 85/1.5, so it has tough competition...


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Riku wrote:
Attila wrote:
Riku wrote:
My problem with this lens is that it doesn't quite focus infinity on my Pentax K-x. This was taken with K100D, f/2 and focus set infinity: http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1018/imgp3954a.jpg


Jupiter-9 is adjustable very well, adjustable to reach infinity well even for Nikon.


I will look into it if it doesn't sell... I have Zuiko 85/2 and Helios 85/1.5, so it has tough competition...


yes, I have them too, Jupiter, Zuiko more less same, in term of image quality, size etc Helios is a wonder Wink


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Attila wrote:
Riku wrote:
My problem with this lens is that it doesn't quite focus infinity on my Pentax K-x. This was taken with K100D, f/2 and focus set infinity: http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1018/imgp3954a.jpg


Jupiter-9 is adjustable very well, adjustable to reach infinity well even for Nikon.


also the m39 mount? how do you do that i.e. on Canon?


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slowmotion wrote:
Attila wrote:
Riku wrote:
My problem with this lens is that it doesn't quite focus infinity on my Pentax K-x. This was taken with K100D, f/2 and focus set infinity: http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1018/imgp3954a.jpg


Jupiter-9 is adjustable very well, adjustable to reach infinity well even for Nikon.


also the m39 mount? how do you do that i.e. on Canon?


This lens is SLR lens from adjusting perspective no matter M39 or M42, due this lens has M42 register distance , don't need to adjust for Canon. You need an M42 EOS adapter + M39->M42 ring.


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Attila wrote:

This lens is SLR lens from adjusting perspective no matter M39 or M42, due this lens has M42 register distance , don't need to adjust for Canon. You need an M42 EOS adapter + M39->M42 ring.


Zenit M39 register distance is 45.2mm.
Pentax M42 register distance is 45.46mm.

So there is a difference of 0.26mm, which may cause problems...


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Riku wrote:
Attila wrote:

This lens is SLR lens from adjusting perspective no matter M39 or M42, due this lens has M42 register distance , don't need to adjust for Canon. You need an M42 EOS adapter + M39->M42 ring.


Zenit M39 register distance is 45.2mm.
Pentax M42 register distance is 45.46mm.

So there is a difference of 0.26mm, which may cause problems...


At infinity distance wide open perhaps, I did use successfully this method at infinity at F8-F11 ( I never shoot wide open this distance)
and naturally works well in portrait distance at any aperture.


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Attila wrote:
Riku wrote:
Attila wrote:

This lens is SLR lens from adjusting perspective no matter M39 or M42, due this lens has M42 register distance , don't need to adjust for Canon. You need an M42 EOS adapter + M39->M42 ring.


Zenit M39 register distance is 45.2mm.
Pentax M42 register distance is 45.46mm.

So there is a difference of 0.26mm, which may cause problems...


At infinity distance wide open perhaps, I did use successfully this method at infinity at F8-F11 ( I never shoot wide open this distance)
and naturally works well in portrait distance at any aperture.


It worked well with my K100D but not with K-x. There is sample variation in flange distance with Pentax bodies. My SMC Takumar 55/1.8 doesn't focus infinity either. I know AF lenses are supposed to focus over infinity because it helps the focusing system.

I added some pics of the lens to the first post.

EDIT: The lens is sold....
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