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sturmovik
Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 5 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:48 pm Post subject: Jupiter 21a |
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sturmovik wrote:
Hi All,
I'm a long time reader of the forum. Don't think I've posted before !
Bit of a Russian M42 Fan.
The reason I'm posting is to try and find out about the Jupiter 21A 200mm lens. Very scant information about this lens. I know that it has quoted resolution figures that are better than the much-recommended 21M, and it is considerably lighter and of smaller size than the 21M. It also appears to be a very rare lens. All the examples I have seen, have a serial number consisting of year date followed by individual number. I have not seen an example with an individual number above 1000, suggesting that perhaps only a thousand or so were produced in any given year. I am not sure of the production dates, perhaps mid-seventies to early eighties. I have two examples dated '78 and '80. Maybe a total production of 5000 or so ?
I have seen comment mainly on Russian and East European sites that it is considered better than the 21M.
Very rarely turns up on Ebay, though there is one at the moment for about three times the price of the 21M. I have seen one example with a serial number starting '000' where year of manufacture can only be guessed.
I consider myself very much a photographic beginner, but have been very impressed with results from this lens.
I also love the 11a, which I have five copies of ! Not rare at all, but surely underappreciated all the same.
So, if anyone can shed any further light on the 21A, such as serial number, user experience, I would be very interested.
Kevin |
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sichko
 Joined: 20 Jun 2008 Posts: 2475 Location: South West UK
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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sichko wrote:
Serial # 790257. I can't tell you much about IQ. 200 mm is too long for me to hand hold comfortably on an APS-C camera. _________________ John |
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sturmovik
Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 5 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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sturmovik wrote:
Thankyou for posting your reply. Another low serial number, again suggesting small production run. I find i can use this lens OK on my 400d without camera shake. However, I do find accurate focussing quite difficult though this is more to do with limitations of the camera and the operator !
Does anyone else know of earlier or later production years?
Kevin |
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Laurentiu Cristofor
 Joined: 23 Oct 2010 Posts: 524 Location: WA, USA
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:17 am Post subject: |
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Laurentiu Cristofor wrote:
I was intrigued about the claim for extra sharpness, as I feel my Jupiter 21M is already very sharp. Unfortunately, the Jupiter 21 info page is not entirely clear:
21: 40/30 lines / mm
21A: 50/36 lines / mm
21M: only differences from A are listed and resolution is not one of them; same resolution?
The 21M is the largest and heaviest though. _________________ http://www.ipernity.com/home/2419272
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sichko
 Joined: 20 Jun 2008 Posts: 2475 Location: South West UK
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:49 am Post subject: |
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sichko wrote:
This site...
http://www.commiecameras.com/sov/35mmsinglelensreflexcameras/lenses/index.htm
... gives the following values ...
21 40/30
21A 50/36
21M 50/36 _________________ John |
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aoleg
 Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 1387 Location: Berlin, DE
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:28 am Post subject: |
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aoleg wrote:
It's not that the 21A is any sharper than 21M; it's about mechanical quality and (rumored) better blackening of lens internals in the 21A that make it a better lens. Now, I have first-hand experience on how flimsy the mechanics (mainly, diaphragm operation) of Jupiter-21M can be. It just failed for no apparent reason in mine (a quick search on the Internet revealed it's a common issue). IQ wise, however, I was pretty happy with my sample, and find it hard to believe a 21A could be any better. _________________ List of lenses |
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BRunner
 Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Posts: 705 Location: Czech Republic
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:31 am Post subject: |
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BRunner wrote:
The 21A version is definitely more rare version than never M, but I don't think that there will be significant optical differences.
See on Zenitcamera.com _________________ .: APO-Maniac :. |
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Olivier
 Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Posts: 5092 Location: France
Expire: 2015-08-06
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sturmovik
Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 5 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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sturmovik wrote:
Thankyou for the interesting links. I see that most sources actually credit the 21A with significantly better resolution figures compared to the 21M. It also has the advantage of being physically slimmer and approximately 25% lighter, thus largely overcoming the common complaint about the 21M. Slightly closer focussing distance also.
I remain interested in the production years and serial nos. So, if any other member has an example, what is your serial number?
I hope to post some example photos in due course.
Kevin |
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dimitrygo
 Joined: 01 Apr 2009 Posts: 561
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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dimitrygo wrote:
sturmovik wrote: |
Thankyou for the interesting links. I see that most sources actually credit the 21A with significantly better resolution figures compared to the 21M. It also has the advantage of being physically slimmer and approximately 25% lighter, thus largely overcoming the common complaint about the 21M. Slightly closer focussing distance also.
I remain interested in the production years and serial nos. So, if any other member has an example, what is your serial number?
I hope to post some example photos in due course.
Kevin |
My copy is #790274.
Here is some comparison http://www.deep-life.ru/test-8/index.htm but I don't think it is very representative. According to all sources I've read there is no much difference in resolution. The 21M is usually reported as loosing contrast due to reflective inner parts of diaphragm mechanism. And there are many DIY cures for this problem desribe on net. One should take into account that 21A was made by KMZ which is known for its better QA than other optical plants in USSR. The 21M is made by VOMZ. |
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Olivier
 Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Posts: 5092 Location: France
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Olivier wrote:
My 21M is #88002611 _________________ Olivier - Moderator
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martinsmith99
 Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6950 Location: S Glos, UK
Expire: 2013-11-18
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:16 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
I've not seen any contrast ussues with my 21M. It is a great lens but not a focal length I use much. _________________ Casual attendance these days |
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Attila
 Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57868 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I had Jupiter 21M it has only one problem it's weight, it is an excellent lens. No idea about others. _________________ -------------------------------
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Pancolart
 Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 3705 Location: Slovenia, EU
Expire: 2013-11-18
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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Pancolart wrote:
I don't even mind the weight so i can only tell the best of this lens. _________________ ---------------------------------
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shimbala
Joined: 04 Feb 2020 Posts: 1
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Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2020 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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shimbala wrote:
Hi,
My 21a is #790144
Any interests of buying? |
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D1N0
 Joined: 07 Aug 2012 Posts: 2558
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Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2020 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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D1N0 wrote:
The 21A has a preset aperture, The 21M and automatic aperture with pin an A/M switch. I bought mine as a repair case. I don't remember what I did but is was fixed pretty easily. Something about a loose a/m switch ring. It is probably my sharpest 200mm lens along with the Tele-Takumar 200mm 1:3.5. Just avoid any direct sunlight on the front element. On aps-c you should probably use a longer hood than the built in one. It is a Sonnar with a large lens element in it. Hence the weight:
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