Which JUPITER-36B 250mm f3.5

Oldhand · Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:02 pm Post subject: Which JUPITER-36B 250mm f3.5

Some advice from those who might know please.
Are there any differences in types, or between lenses manufactured in different eras or locations among the JUPITER-36B 250mm f3.5 lenses?
Or are they all the same?
Do they have the same reputation as the Tair for excellence?
Your advice is appreciated.
OH

themoleman342 · Expire: 2013-01-24

I have not heard of any significant differences between versions or years. There were late ones with MC but those are actually quite rare, maybe only made for a year or two and then the lens was discontinued. Prior to 1980, the aperture blades are a copper material as opposed to greyish aluminum. Never seen a difference resulting from those however.

It's a lower contrast lens at f3.5 but decently sharp. Maybe the MC version is better in that regard. One of my favorites from flickr was always this pic with the Jupiter: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34314408@N05/5102086598/ I think it shows a good bit of character.

Nordentro · Expire: 2015-01-29

I have the 36B. I have used mine to shot some birds. It performs well IMO on pair with the Tair 3. Keep in mind that this is a very heavy and big lens (medium format), but the build is really nice and the price tag is competitive Wink

Drack · Joined: 27 Feb 2011 Posts: 735 Location: Lithuania

As far as I know the main difference is cosmetics. The newer versions were a bit more slim, and a bit lighter, however no other alterations were made.

Oldhand · Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 2:49 am Post subject:

Thanks everyone for the feedback.
Is there any other lens in the 250mm range that you might recommend over the Jupiter 36B?
Much appreciated
OH