Jupiter-6, what makes it so special (highly priced that is)?

[zanxion72]

I have tried, in my hands not on my camera, a Jupiter-6 lens. It was black shinny and it got me started even at 300€. What does make that lens that expensive? Is it just its rarity, a great performer, or what?
I love its looks despite its weight and size, even at such a price tag. Should I go for it?

[iangreenhalgh1]

Rarity.

Buy a CZJ Sonnar 2.8/180 instead, same design, look for a later MC one.

[zanxion72]

The J-9 is at a store near to my building while for a CSJ I will have look abroad. Is the CSJ of the same size and weight with J-9?

[RSalles]

J-6 or J-9?

[zanxion72]

J-6, sorry!

[RSalles]

About lens costing curves the 2 last years:

J-6 seems to be more rock solid then Sonnar 2.8/180, but the price have raised too much, so, I would prefer the better optics of a MC 180 Sonnar. On the other hand, this lens have also increased its price by the high demand, so it's worth to have a look for the 2.8/180 Zeiss Contax instead,

Cheers,

Renato

[calvin83]

+1 for Contax Sonnar. It is cheaper this year thanks to the falling Japanese yen.

[BurstMox]

J-6 was not produced long time, so it is more rare (more than Helios-40 for example).
But I have seen some times ago (like 2 month) a J-6in good shape on eBay going for less than 200 $. Normal price is between 200 and 250. The black one is way more rare, so don't expect better prices.
About the IQ, I have never tried the zeiss, but I find the J-6 good.

[padam]

There are lenses, which can probably perform better at this price level.
But the J-6 could become a future classic, a big badass piece of Russian goodness

[Attila]

Excellent lens and rare , need both to have high price tag on Eastern block lenses, I did never seen any locally under 10 yrs at Hungary.