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vanylapep
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How much is this lens worth?
Jupiter-8M, 2/50
I just got it for GBP 0.99 |
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WNG555
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WNG555 wrote:
| vanylapep wrote: |
How much is this lens worth?
Jupiter-8M, 2/50
I just got it for GBP 0.99 |
What a deal!
I'm considering one of these, but they are rare over here.
How do you like it?
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Oldhand
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Oldhand wrote:
| WNG555 wrote: |
| vanylapep wrote: |
How much is this lens worth?
Jupiter-8M, 2/50
I just got it for GBP 0.99 |
What a deal!
I'm considering one of these, but they are rare over here.
How do you like it? |
A wonderful lens.
Careful - they come in two different common mounts - Kiev Contax and M39.
The M39 is the easiest to adapt and is usually more expensive as a result.
The Kiev Contax is often very cheap as it has no focusing helicoid
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zanxion72
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100 meters of Kodak Panatomic-X for 10 euros and I cannot get happier than that! It is my all time favorite film. I had a couple of rolls in my fridge, but now I can be a bit of a relaxed waster. 
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pavko
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| Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:44 am Post subject: |
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pavko wrote:
| Oldhand wrote: |
| WNG555 wrote: |
| vanylapep wrote: |
How much is this lens worth?
Jupiter-8M, 2/50
I just got it for GBP 0.99 |
What a deal!
I'm considering one of these, but they are rare over here.
How do you like it? |
A wonderful lens.
Careful - they come in two different common mounts - Kiev Contax and M39.
The M39 is the easiest to adapt and is usually more expensive as a result.
The Kiev Contax is often very cheap as it has no focusing helicoid
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To my knowledge Jupiter-8M is only available with Contax mount. I've seen one in LTM but it was merger of 8M optics with Industar-26 barrel (I've also tried to do one myself but failed spectacularly). I've seen somewhere claims that 8M is of simplified optical design (glued doublet instead of triplet in front group) but I'm not sure whether it is true. |
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Oldhand
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Oldhand wrote:
| pavko wrote: |
| Oldhand wrote: |
| WNG555 wrote: |
| vanylapep wrote: |
How much is this lens worth?
Jupiter-8M, 2/50
I just got it for GBP 0.99 |
What a deal!
I'm considering one of these, but they are rare over here.
How do you like it? |
A wonderful lens.
Careful - they come in two different common mounts - Kiev Contax and M39.
The M39 is the easiest to adapt and is usually more expensive as a result.
The Kiev Contax is often very cheap as it has no focusing helicoid
OH |
To my knowledge Jupiter-8M is only available with Contax mount. I've seen one in LTM but it was merger of 8M optics with Industar-26 barrel (I've also tried to do one myself but failed spectacularly). I've seen somewhere claims that 8M is of simplified optical design (glued doublet instead of triplet in front group) but I'm not sure whether it is true. |
Yes, you might be right.
There was this one that sold some time back on ebay. Maybe it had been doctored.
OH
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zanxion72
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zanxion72 wrote:
For sure, the name plate comes from a Contax/Kiev mount Jupiter-8. I have never seen an M39 Jupiter-8M. Try it on a digital camera and if it works then no problem.
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vanylapep
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vanylapep wrote:
I haven't received the lens yet. But it's pretty dirty tho. It's Kiev/Contax mount.
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cellotone
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cellotone wrote:
Konica Hexanon AR 135mm f3.2 (latest version), in like new condition, with original caps, and case for $24 + 6 (shipping). Is it a good deal.
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JJB
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JJB wrote:
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| Konica Hexanon AR 135mm f3.2 (latest version), in like new condition, with original caps, and case for $24 + 6 (shipping). Is it a good deal. |
Not bad. It is a terrific lens!
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WNG555
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WNG555 wrote:
| cellotone wrote: |
| Konica Hexanon AR 135mm f3.2 (latest version), in like new condition, with original caps, and case for $24 + 6 (shipping). Is it a good deal. |
Very good! That model is considered their best performing 135mm, and one of the most desired 135mm offered. Like new, with all original accessories...a steal.
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WNG555
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WNG555 wrote:
Thanks for the tip, Oldhand. I was looking at M93/LTM versions. Some good info was brought to light.
Just had my latest bargain delivered by the postal service...
Vivitar (Komine #288x) 28mm f/2.8 Auto wide angle with Minolta SR mounting.
Looks like new.
$4.
Not the Close Focus labeled version, but MFD is 6 inches.
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Oldhand
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Oldhand wrote:
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I haven't received the lens yet. But it's pretty dirty tho. It's Kiev/Contax mount.
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Yes that is the one I have too.
Here is how I use it on my Fujifilm X-E1 and a link to some further images
OH
http://forum.mflenses.com/some-fun-with-jupiter-8m-t72791,highlight,%2Bjupiter+%2B8m.html
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vanylapep
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vanylapep wrote:
| WNG555 wrote: |
| cellotone wrote: |
| Konica Hexanon AR 135mm f3.2 (latest version), in like new condition, with original caps, and case for $24 + 6 (shipping). Is it a good deal. |
Very good! That model is considered their best performing 135mm, and one of the most desired 135mm offered. Like new, with all original accessories...a steal. |
What do you mean by "best performing 135mm and one of the most desired 135mm offered"? Like the best over all lens on this planet? Like better than Tair, Pentacon, Topcor, Takumar, CZJ.. 135mm etc? Coz if yes, i gota get it! |
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DigiChromeEd
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
| vanylapep wrote: |
| WNG555 wrote: |
| cellotone wrote: |
| Konica Hexanon AR 135mm f3.2 (latest version), in like new condition, with original caps, and case for $24 + 6 (shipping). Is it a good deal. |
Very good! That model is considered their best performing 135mm, and one of the most desired 135mm offered. Like new, with all original accessories...a steal. |
What do you mean by "best performing 135mm and one of the most desired 135mm offered"? Like the best over all lens on this planet? Like better than Tair, Pentacon, Topcor, Takumar, CZJ.. 135mm etc? Coz if yes, i gota get it! |
I think you should start looking! 
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vanylapep
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vanylapep wrote:
| DigiChromeEd wrote: |
| vanylapep wrote: |
| WNG555 wrote: |
| cellotone wrote: |
| Konica Hexanon AR 135mm f3.2 (latest version), in like new condition, with original caps, and case for $24 + 6 (shipping). Is it a good deal. |
Very good! That model is considered their best performing 135mm, and one of the most desired 135mm offered. Like new, with all original accessories...a steal. |
What do you mean by "best performing 135mm and one of the most desired 135mm offered"? Like the best over all lens on this planet? Like better than Tair, Pentacon, Topcor, Takumar, CZJ.. 135mm etc? Coz if yes, i gota get it! |
I think you should start looking! |
LOL I AM!!!
Is the Konica Minolta Hexanon AR 135mm F/2.5 better? |
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Billou
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Billou wrote:
Minolta 100-300 Apo, 24 euros Buy it now on ebay. 
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vanylapep
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vanylapep wrote:
| Oldhand wrote: |
| WNG555 wrote: |
| vanylapep wrote: |
How much is this lens worth?
Jupiter-8M, 2/50
I just got it for GBP 0.99 |
What a deal!
I'm considering one of these, but they are rare over here.
How do you like it? |
A wonderful lens.
Careful - they come in two different common mounts - Kiev Contax and M39.
The M39 is the easiest to adapt and is usually more expensive as a result.
The Kiev Contax is often very cheap as it has no focusing helicoid
OH |
Lens is GBP 0.99 but crappy adapter to NEX is 55$ lol http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Contax-KIEV-RF-to-Sony-NEX-adapter-with-focusing-part-GIFT-Jupiter-8m-2-50-/221970323043?hash=item33ae765663:g:unsAAOSwk1JWcYZN
or good for GBP 88 lol http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ADAPTER-CONTAX-RF-KIEV-NIKON-S-rangefinder-mount-for-SONY-E-mount-A7-NEX-/121840245979?hash=item1c5e3e9cdb:g:GJoAAOSwAYtWP6WN |
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Oldhand
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Oldhand wrote:
Yes - so I made my own. You can see it on the link
http://forum.mflenses.com/some-fun-with-jupiter-8m-t72791,highlight,%2Bjupiter+%2B8m.html
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vanylapep
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vanylapep wrote:
That is excellent! But I don't have the skills to make one |
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WNG555
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WNG555 wrote:
| vanylapep wrote: |
| WNG555 wrote: |
| cellotone wrote: |
| Konica Hexanon AR 135mm f3.2 (latest version), in like new condition, with original caps, and case for $24 + 6 (shipping). Is it a good deal. |
Very good! That model is considered their best performing 135mm, and one of the most desired 135mm offered. Like new, with all original accessories...a steal. |
What do you mean by "best performing 135mm and one of the most desired 135mm offered"? Like the best over all lens on this planet? Like better than Tair, Pentacon, Topcor, Takumar, CZJ.. 135mm etc? Coz if yes, i gota get it! |
Konica Hexanon AR's have garnered a reputation for very sharp optics. Strong contrast and (to my eye) neutral WYSIWYG colors.
They have a faster 135, in f/2.8 or f/2.5, and several versions of the f/3.5 in EE and AE. But the replacement for their faster version was the f/3.2. Better than the previous 135s.
It's sharp and contrasty wide open, and stupidly sharp across the frame stopped down.
It's usually included in discussions of best 135mm and must-have lenses.
It's still reasonably priced compared to the CZJ, Takumar f/2.5 v.2, and Vivitar Series-1 f/2.3, Mamiya/Sekor SX, Nikon AIs.
A recent thread here:
http://forum.mflenses.com/konica-hexanon-ar-135mm-f3-2-lens-t73613.html
And some more shots from another contributor...
https://flic.kr/p/B7CF6x
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stevemark
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stevemark wrote:
The Konica Hexanon AR 3.2/135mm was produced at the same time as the Hexanon AR 2.5/135mm.
The AR 3.2/135mmm is one of the best "vintage" 135mm lenses i know; certainly better than the CZJ Sonnar 3.5/135mm (tested on 24MP Full Frame). Its performance is on par with the best Minolta 135mm lenses (eg. MD-III 3.5/135mm or MD-III 2.8/135mm).
Of course lenses such as the Sony/Zeiss ZA 1.8/135mm are sharper and have less CAs than the Konica 3.2/135mm.
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thebbm
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thebbm wrote:
did a contarex carl zeiss distagon 25mm 2.8 worth 300 euros ? ( lens is good condition, white version.) |
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ForenSeil
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ForenSeil wrote:
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That is excellent! But I don't have the skills to make one |
It's very easy. You have to look for a broken Kiev-Contax camera (you only need a small screwdriver if I remember correctly, but brute force may also do the trick) and remove it's focusing mechnaism, then simply glue it on a cheap chinese Leica M39 or Leica M adapter. You might need a ~2mm extension ring between them. I paid <15€ overall for mine, incl. glue, postage and everything.
http://forum.mflenses.com/another-diy-contax-rf-nikon-s-to-nex-mft-eos-m-adapter-t53612,highlight,%2Bcontax+%2Badapter.html
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calvin83
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| did a contarex carl zeiss distagon 25mm 2.8 worth 300 euros ? ( lens is good condition, white version.) |
Good price. They usually sold for more than double.
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