Nikkor 85/2--Jupiter 85

muddus · Joined: 27 May 2011 Posts: 233 Location: Suomi

I'm wondering which lens would be better suited to me. Both have good sides but I can not decide. J is a little cheaper, but N may be 100% quality. Jupiter is almost unused MC and Nikkor lens old used version of the AI.

Please give me a little advice from experienced

WolverineX · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:51 am Post subject:

i think any one you choose , you won't miss

vlousada · Joined: 11 Dec 2010 Posts: 345 Location: Portugal

aoleg · Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 1387 Location: Berlin, DE

The Nikkor is much more usable and predictable. Much much better contra-light performance, way better contrast and colors. The Jupiter wins in the vintage rendering department, being a full-blown soft-focus lens when used wide open and offering a perfectly round bokeh highlights thanks to its many aperture blades. From f/2.8 onwards, both lenses are sufficiently sharp. Both lenses render similarly. In a way, the Nikkor looks like a perfected Jupiter-9.

muddus · Joined: 27 May 2011 Posts: 233 Location: Suomi

I found, however, a third lens, OM 100 / 2,8 in almost mint. I have a few Zuiko in bag so it fits well in addition to the other. It is cheapest of these lenses.

dsmlogger · Joined: 14 Apr 2010 Posts: 178 Location: Athens, Greece

ManualFocus-G · Expire: 2014-11-24

I'd definately recommend a Zuiko 85/2.

muddus · Joined: 27 May 2011 Posts: 233 Location: Suomi

Yes Yes 85 / 2, but I do not want to waste any more money before I get to work in photography do not that much job now becouse all Finland is on vacation and i take photos just the archive.
I tried to bargain the price of Jupiter, but he wanted to € 120. Has been on sale for half a year for the same price.

martinsmith99 · Expire: 2013-11-18

I have the older silver J9 and it is said to be sharper than the later black version. It's never razor sharp but acceptable at all apertures. Being a preset lens it's easier to use on DSLR and has really good bokeh.

RioRico · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:27 pm Post subject:

I have both, purchased almost 3 years ago. My J9 is aluminium M39 (not LTM) with M39-M42 + M42-PK adapters for infinity focus. It cost me US$70. My Nikkor is AI, modified for PK mount, and cost me US$9. Yes, I was lucky!

The J9 renders nicely, is a fine headshot portrait lens on my K20D, but is a bit sticky, needing a CLA. The Nikkor works very smoothly, has wonderful rendering and sharpness. The J9 (350g) stays home; the Nikkor (300g) goes with me wherever I travel.

Of my copies, I much prefer the Nikkor. If the J9 were smoother, I would use it more, but still probably not as much as the Nikkor. They are both wonderful lenses, buy Nikkor is just a bit more wonderful.